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

Mix all ingredients together. Drop by large teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes.

FILLING:

3/4 c. Crisco
3/4 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. Marshmallow Fluff
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix well and spoon between two of the whoopie pies.