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

Blend ingredients well; drop by tablespoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

FILLING:

2 1/2 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Bring flour and milk to a boil. Cook until thick; cool. Add shortening and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add confectioners sugar, salt, and vanilla; beat 2 minutes.

Spread filling on one half of whoopie pie then place another one on top. Wrap in waxed paper.