Whoopie Pies

1 cup shortening                 ¾ cup  cocoa

2 cups sugar                        ½ tsp. salt

2 eggs                                  1 cup sour milk

5 cups flour                        

2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 cup hot water

Filling:

2 egg whites                        1 T. vanilla

3 T. milk                             4 cups powdered sugar

1 cup softened butter 

Directions:  Beat together shortening, sugar and eggs.   Sift together flour, cocoa, and salt.   Alternately add sour milk and flour mixture, beating well after each addition.  Stir in hot water/soda mixture.  Mix thoroughly.  Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake 5-8 minutes at 350  degrees.

When cool, put filling between two cookies.   Wrap individually.  Refrigerate. 

Filling:  Beat egg whites until stiff.  Add vanilla, milk, and 2 cups powdered sugar.  Beat thoroughly.  Add 2 more cups powdered sugar and 1 cup soft butter.  Mix thoroughly.

Comment:  Family favorite.  Also known as “Gobs” on the Sensky side.