Whoopie

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla and buttermilk.
• Combine the flour and salt, stir into the creamed mixture.
• Stir together the baking soda and hot water then mix them into the batter last. Stir in White Chocolate chips.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm but not overbaked.
• Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.Filling
• Use a store bought frosting or make this...
• To make the filling: In a medium bowl, cream together the 1 1/2 cups shortening with the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup of flour until light and fluffy.
• Gradually beat in the milk, strawberries, and vanilla until well mixed, then fold in the egg whites. Sandwich at least 1 tablespoon of filling between the flat sides of two cookies.
• Refridgerate or freeze uneaten pies.