1/2 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. milk
1 2/3 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
18 marshmallows (cut in half)

Cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg, vanilla and milk. Sift dry ingredients together, then stir into creamed mixture. Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and press 1/2 marshmallow, cut side down, into each cookie. Return to oven for 2 minutes, then remove and cool. Frost with Cocoa Icing.

COCOA ICING:

2 c. powdered sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
4 to 5 tbsp. canned milk
5 tbsp. cocoa
3 tbsp. soft butter

Combine all ingredients with enough milk to make a spreading consistency. Beat until smooth.