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

Cream together shortening and sugar. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa together. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Add eggs to the sugar mixture, mix in the flour mixture alternately with milk and soda water. Blend well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Spread filling between two cookies.

FILLING:

1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
8 tbsp. shortening
3 tsp. flour
1/2 c. lukewarm milk

Beat all ingredients in electric mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until the consistency of whipped cream. Spread between two Whoopie Pie cookies making a sandwich.