1 3/4 c. flour, sifted
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 halves
1/2 c. pecans or walnuts

Sift flour, salt, baking soda and cocoa. Cream shortening and sugar; add egg, vanilla and milk; beat well. Add flour mixture; stir to form batter. Chill. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. (Do not over bake.) Press 12 marshmallow (cut side down) on top of each cookie. Bake 2 minutes longer. Cool. Top with cocoa icing; top with pecan half. Makes 3 dozen.

COCOA ICING

Combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 5 tablespoons cocoa and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add 3 tablespoons soft butter and 4 to 5 tablespoons milk. Stir until smooth and spread on cookies.