Whoopie Pie or Sandwich Cookies - Grandma's Cookiebook

2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons soda
1 cup cocoa
1 cup cold water
1 cup thick sour milk

Cream together sugar, salt, shortening, vanilla and eggs. Sift together flour, soda and cocoa. Add this to the first mixture alternately with water and milk. Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheets. Bake in 375-400 degree oven till done.

Filling:
Beat together well 2 egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 cups powdered sugar. Add 1 cup shortening and continue beating until smooth and fluffy. You may add some marshmallow creme, if you wish, beat well. Spread on a cookie, place another cookie on top (sandwich style).