Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

1 3/4 c flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 c. cocoa

1/2 c. shortening

1 c sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 c milk

18 marshmallows, cut in half



Cream shortening, sugar, and egg. Add wet and dry ingredients alternately. Drop form teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Bake 6 min at 350. Remove from oven, press 1/2 marshmallow cut side down on each cookie. bake an additional 2 min. Frost with chocolate frosting when cooled.



Chocolate Frosting:

6 T butter

1 tsp vanilla

4 1/2 T milk

3 c powdered sugar

3 T cocoa



Melt butter. Add cocoa and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients; beat well.