Cream together:

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat in:

2 eggs
1/2 c. sour milk
1/2 c. hot water to which 1/2 c. cocoa has been added
:
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Add sifted flour, soda, baking powder and salt to first mixture. Drop by teaspoon onto greased pan about 5 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

FILLING:

1 pkg. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. white shortening
Add 1/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla