Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water; mix well.
Cool for 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
Add cocoa mixture, eggs and vanilla; mix well.
Combine dry ingredients.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk; mix well.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
Flatten slightly with a spoon.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until firm to the touch.
Remove to wire racks to cool.