YIELDS
12-18
INGREDIENTS
Cookies 1 C shortening 2 C sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 C Buttermilk 1 C hot water 2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon salt 1 C Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa 4 C sifted flour
Filling 1 C butter 2 C powdered sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla 4 TBSP evaporated milk 4 TBSP flour dash salt ½ to 1 teaspoon orange food coloring as desired
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
No nutrition information available
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Cream shortening, eggs, vanilla and sugar until well blended. Add hot water, then buttermilk.
2.In a seperate bowl combine dry ingredients until well blended. Slowly blend dry ingredients into shortening mixture. Blend well.
3.Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet by teaspoonfuls. Bake 6-8 mins at 350.
4.Cream butter, sugar, food coloring and vanilla. Slowly add evaporated milk. Blend well. Add flour and salt. Continue to blend until well combined and fluffy.
5.Spread filling on cooled cookie and top with another cookie.
