2 cups sugar 2 eggs

1 cup of boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup cocoa

1/2 cup shortening 4 cups flour

1 cup sour milk (1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar to sour it)

2 teaspoons baking soda

Mix sugar, shortening, eggs, milk, water and vanilla. Then sift together flour, baking powder, soda and cocoa.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the first mixture, beating constantly until well mixed. Drop by tablespoon on engrossed cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes. Cool before icing.