Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies

• 1/2 c. baking cocoa
• 1/2 c. hot water
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 2/3 c. all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 c. buttermilk

1. In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water; mix well.
2. Cool for 5 minutes.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
4. Add cocoa mixture, eggs and vanilla; mix well.
5. Combine dry ingredients.
6. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk; mix well.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
8. Flatten slightly with a spoon.
9. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until firm to the touch.
10. Remove to wire racks to cool.

baking cocoa, hot water, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=77417 (may not work)