WHOOPIE PIES 
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sour milk (1/2 c. milk, 2 tsp. vinegar)
1/2 c. cocoa (Bakers)
2 squares unsweetened chocolate

Blend together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cream together shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.

1. Add 1/2 of the flour to creamed mixture, then 1/2 cup sour milk, then remaining flour by hand.

2. Dissolve 1/2 cup cocoa in 1/2 cup hot water. Melt the 2 squares of chocolate, add each to above mixture. Stir well by hand.

3. Drop onto wax paper lined cookie sheet (egg size) and bake 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and cool.

FILLING:

1 c. milk
5 tbsp. flour
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
Pinch salt
4 tsp. vanilla

Cook milk and flour over hot water until thick paste forms; cool. Cream shortening, sugar, salt and vanilla. Add to paste and beat until real fluffy. Fill pie and top with second pie to make sandwich. Wrap each in wax paper.

 

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