1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs (yolks only - save whites for fillings)
1 c. sour milk
1 c. hot water, scant
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. cocoa
4 c. flour

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Add sour milk and vanilla. Sift flour, salt and cocoa; mix well into egg mixture. Combine soda with hot water and add last. Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes.

FILLING FOR THE ABOVE: Use 2 cookies:

2 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla (may use 3 tbsp. vanilla)
4 c. confectioners sugar
4 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. Crisco or you may use butter

Combine shortening, sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla. Mix well. Adding the beaten egg whites last. (Use 2 cookies.

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