Ever wanted to make you're own version of this classic treat? Now you can!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C). Beat coconut oil, sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until creamed. Add syrup, coconut milk, vanilla, salt, and spice. Mix in flour then oatmeal. Roll dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon sized balls, place evenly apart on parchment lined baking sheet, and flatten slightly with palm because these cookies don't spread much. (you should get about 24 cookies)
Whisk together ingredients for frosting in a medium bowl until smooth. When cookies are cool, use a knife to spread frosting between sets of 2 to make cream pies. (you should have about 12 pies)
*I've also tried using coconut oil for these cookies and they work well with it, however you'll need to add about 2 tablespoons extra (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) as it tends to be a bit more dry. I'd recommend trying half coconut oil and half organic vegetable shortening first.
**if you don't mind the added texture, old-fashioned oats work fine too (although I'd recommend using only 1 1/2 cups)