1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. boiling water
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda

GOBS - Cream together first 6 ingredients. Mix cocoa and water and add to creamed mixture. Sift flour and baking powder. Mix buttermilk with 2 teaspoons baking soda and mix with flour mixture and creamed mixture. Drop by spoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 5-7 minutes.

FILLING:

1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 lb. butter
2 beaten eggs

1 box powdered sugar

Fill cooled gobs.