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

Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Beat together shortening, sugar and eggs. Sift together flour, cocoa and salt. Alternately add sour milk and flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in hot water soda mixture. Mix thoroughly.

Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes in 375 degree oven. When cookies are cool put filling between two.

FILLING:

2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
3 tsp. milk
4 c. powdered sugar, sifted
1 c. Crisco or softened butter