2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. baking soda
5 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. soft shortening
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients; add the rest and mix well. Drop by tablespoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees or until set, not crisp.

WHOOPIE PIE FILLING:

2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. Crisco
2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream shortening. Sift sugar and gradually add to the shortening, beating until smooth. Add egg whites and salt and beat until fluffy. Fold in vanilla. Put together sandwich style. Makes 1 1/2 dozen sandwiches.