Whoopie Pies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
3 tsp. vanilla
6 c. flour
1 1/2 c. cocoa
3 tsp. salt
3 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. hot water

Preparation

Mix all ingredients.
Drop an inch or more apart on a cookie sheet by spoonfuls.
Bake at 400\u00b0.