2 3/4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening or oil
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. hot water
1/2 c. soured milk

Mix together sifted flour, salt and soda. Combine hot water and cocoa to make a paste. Cream shortening and sugar, beat in eggs. Stir in milk, vanilla and cocoa mixture. Mix in sifted ingredients.

Drop by teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet 2" apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Cookies appear dry.

Spread with filling as follows: 1/2 c. shortening 2 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Dash of salt

Beat egg whites. Add remaining ingredients. Put two cookies together with filling between them. Place in individual Baggies for best storage.