6 tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
5 tbsp. cocoa
Pinch salt

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg. Sift flour, salt and cocoa. Add alternately with milk and vanilla to creamed mixture. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet (mixture will spread). Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool. Make cream filling and make a sandwich. Enjoy.

CREAM FILLING:

3/4 c. shortening
2 1/2 - 3 c. confectioners' sugar
1 egg white
1 tsp. vanilla

Or

CREAM FILLING:

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. confectioners' sugar
6-10 tbsp. marshmallow fluff
1 tsp. vanilla
3-4 tbsp. milk

Just cream and spread.