Oatmeal Cream Pies {Little Debbie Upgrade}

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4 cups

+ 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup

quick oats (, slightly ground in a food processor*)

2 tsp

cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp

cornstarch

1 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

3/4 tsp

salt

3/4 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ground ginger

1/2 cup

butter (, softenend)

1/2 cup

shortening ((unflavored))

1 1/4 cups

granulated sugar

2 1/2 tbsp

molasses

large eggs

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/8 tsp

coconut extract ((for a slightly more noticeable coconut flavor - increase to 1/4 tsp))

Red and yellow gel food coloring (, optional)

1/2 cup

butter (, nearly at room temperature)

1/4 cup

shortening ((unflavored))

1 1/2 cups

powdered sugar

7 oz

. marshmallow creme