Whoopee Pies (Moon Pies)

2 cups all purpose flour

½ cup solid shortening

1 cup granulated sugar

5 tablespoons un-sweetened cocoa

1cup milk

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda           

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*Filling

¾ cup solid shortening

2 cups powdered sugar

Pinch of salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pre-heat oven to 350*

Grease cookie sheet

In a large bowl cream, shortening, sugar and egg. In a separate bowl add flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, baking soda. Blend.  Add to Creamed mixture; with milk, beating well; add vanilla at the end and mix.

Drop by spoonfuls onto greased pan. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool.

*For filling

Beat together shortening, powdered sugar, and salt till light, add vanilla and mix well.

*To make pies

Frost flat side of cake; place another cake on top (flat side) of frosting, to form 1 pie. Repeat process until all cakes are together and frosted in between. Enjoy.