Amish Whoopie Pies

1 1/3 c. butter flavored Crisco
3 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. sour milk
3 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
3 tsp. salt
3 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. cocoa
6 c. flour

In a mixing bowl, beat together milk, sugar, shortening and cocoa. Add eggs and stir well. Add salt, soda and flour alternately with water and vanilla. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet and bake at 350.

FILLING:
3 egg whites (whipped)
3 tsp. vanilla
3 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 c. Crisco
3 T. milk

Beat egg whites until stiff. Add vanilla. In separate mixing bowl, mix sugar, Crisco and milk until creamy. Add egg white mixture. Add more powdered sugar if needed. Spread on cookie and put another cookie on top


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