Cocoa-Marshmallow Cookies

Yields: 2 Dozen

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 large marshmallows halved

Frosting:
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3 to 4 tablespoons milk

In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and milk. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Place half a marshmallow on each cookie, bake 2 minutes longer.

Remove from the oven and press marshmallow down a fork. Cool. Meanwhile, for frosting, in a large bowl, combine confectioners sugar, cocoa, butter and enough milk to reach desire spreading consistency. Swirl frosting on top of marshmallow.