1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
36 marshmallows, cut in half
1/2 c. milk
Pecan halves

Sift flour, measure, sift again with soda, salt, and cocoa. Cream shortening. Add sugar and blend thoroughly. Add egg and beat well. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, stirring until smooth, after each addition. Add vanilla. Drop by level teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Cookies will spread.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes and top with marshmallow half with cut side down. Return to oven for 2 minutes. Cool, then frost and top with pecan half.

FROSTING:

Sift 2 cups powdered sugar with 5 tablespoons cocoa and dash of salt. Add 3 tablespoons melted butter and 4 tablespoons milk and teaspoon of vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.