Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies
["1/2 c. baking cocoa", "1/2 c. hot water", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "2 2/3 c. all purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 tsp salt", "1/2 c. buttermilk"]
["In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water; mix well.", "Cool for 5 minutes.", "In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.", "Add cocoa mixture, eggs and vanilla; mix well.", "Combine dry ingredients.", "Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk; mix well.", "Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.", "Flatten slightly with a spoon.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until firm to the touch.", "Remove to wire racks to cool."]
["baking cocoa", "hot water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla extract", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "buttermilk"]