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

Cream together sugar and Crisco. Mix in eggs, sour milk, cocoa, and hot water. Add vanilla, flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Bake in 350 degree oven.

FILLING FOR WHOOPIE PIES:

3 tbsp. flour
3/4 c. milk
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. Crisco
1 tsp. vanilla

Cook together flour and milk. Add sugar, Crisco, and vanilla. Mix in a bowl.