2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/4 c. sugar
2/3 shortening
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, cream of tartar; sift and set aside. Cream sugar and shortening and add eggs. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk and vanilla.

Drop by teaspoonful onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. When cool put together with filling.

FILLING:

2 egg whites (don't beat)
2 tsp. vanilla
4 tsp. flour
2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. milk
3/4 c. Crisco
3/4 c. butter
1 (3 1/2 c.) box confectioners' sugar

Beat together egg white, vanilla, flour, sugar, milk, Crisco, and butter. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth.