Whoopie Pies (Cream Filled Cookies)

1 1/2 c. shortening

3 c. sugar

3 eggs

1 1/2 c. sour milk

3 tsp. vanilla

6 c. flour, sifted

1 1/2 c. cocoa (Hershey's)

3 tsp. salt

3 tsp. soda

1 1/2 c. hot water

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with sour milk and hot water. Mixture will resemble cake batter. Drop large teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 400 for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and then sandwich together with filling. Filling: 3 egg whites (beaten stiff), 3 tablespoons vanilla, 6 tablespoons milk, 6 cups powdered sugar and 1 1/2 cups shortening. Whip filling together with beater. Filling will resemble cream in Twinkies or Hostess cupcakes. I wrap these individually and freeze for snacks for the children.

Mrs. Steve (Linda) Steury

Our Swiss Pantry II

First Mennonite Church (Berne, IN)

1987