5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 c. shortening
2 3/4 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. milk

Mix all together. Make a paste with: 1 c. boiling water

Add to rest of ingredients, mix all together. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes a double batch. Drop on cookie sheets (tablespoons). They're great!

WHOOPIE PIE FILLING:

1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt

Combine.