Directions:
- In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water. Cool for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and cocoa mixture. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a spoon. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.
- In a small saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thick, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate until completely cool.
- In a small bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add milk mixture; beat for 7 minutes or until fluffy. Spread filling on half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 414.02 Kcal (1733 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 105.65 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.74g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 14.41mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 98.61mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 50.15mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 69.65g | 23% | |
| Sugars | 22.68g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.73g | 7% | |
| Protein | 5.07g | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 288.25 Kcal (1207 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 73.56 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.17g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 10.03mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 68.65mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 34.91mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 48.49g | 23% | |
| Sugars | 15.79g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2g | 7% | |
| Protein | 3.53g | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 20.9mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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