1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
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
1/2 c. pecan halves

Sift together flour, salt, soda and cocoa. Cream shortening; add sugar and cream well. Add egg, vanilla and milk, beating well. Add dry ingredients and mix. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. (Don't overbake!) Remove from oven and press 1/2 marshmallow, cut side down, on top of each cookie. Bake 2 minutes longer. Cool. Top with frosting and press pecan half in frosting on each cookie.

COCOA FROSTING:

Combine:

2 c. sifted powdered sugar
5 tbsp. cocoa
1/8 tsp. salt

Add 3 tablespoons soft butter and 4 to 5 tablespoons light cream.