1 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. hot water
1 c. milk
4 c. flour
1 c. cocoa

Dissolve salt and baking soda in hot water. Mix shortening and eggs. Add rest of ingredients with milk; drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until done. Cool. Use white icing recipe for filling.