1 egg
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. hot water

Put the ingredients into a bowl in the order given. Do not stir until the last item has been added. Beat very well by hand. Fill crinkle baking cups half full. Bake in a 375 to 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes.