By Madeline Pynn
- 6 T. Shortening
- 1 t. salt
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 c. flour
- 1 egg
- 1 c. milk
- 1 1/2 t. baking soda
- 1 t. vanilla
- 5 T. cocoa
Cream shortening and sugar together, add egg. Sift dry ingredients, add milk and vanilla, mix well. Drop by t. on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Filling:
- 1/2 c. milk (hom or 2%)
- 4 T. butter
- 3 T flour
- dash of salt
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1/2 c. shortening
Heat milk and flour together over low heat, cook until thick, let cool and then add sugar, shortening, butter, salt and vanilla. Beat on high speed for 10 minutes until fluffy and creamy. Put the filling between two “cookies” Makes 1 1/2 dozen.