1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sour milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. hot water
1/2 c. cocoa

Beat sugar and eggs together until light. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to egg mixture alternating with liquids (except hot water). Last add cocoa which has been dissolved in the hot water. Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

FILLING: Cook to paste, then cool 4 tablespoons flour, 3/4 cup milk. Cream together until light, 3/4 cup shortening, 3/4 cup sugar and pinch of salt. Add flour-milk mixture. Beat until light. Add 2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat. Put 2 cookie together with filling.