CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW COOKIES 
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
36 marshmallows
36 walnut halves
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all above ingredients except marshmallows and walnuts. Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Top with marshmallow half, cut side down. Return to oven and bake 2 minutes more or until marshmallow softens. Cool and frost.

COCOA FROSTING:

2 c. powdered sugar
5 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt
3 tbsp. melted butter
4 tbsp. cream

Sift dry ingredients and add the melted butter, vanilla, and cream. Blend together and frost cookies. Top with a half a walnut. Makes 72 cookies.

 

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