Here is what you need, it makes about 2 1/2 dozen and I often double the recipe because these will go fast! Just remember to double the frosting too!
1/2 Cup Shortening
1 Cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 Cup milk
1 3/4 Cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 bag marshmallows cut in half lengthwise
for the frosting:
1 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 stick butter
1/4 Cup evaporated milk
about 1 pound powdered sugar
Mix together shortening and sugar, add in egg and mix well, add in milk and vanilla. In medium bowl mix flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa. Add to shortening mixture and mix just till well blended. dough will be fluffy and mousse like. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 350* for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and place a marshmallow half on top cut side down and press gently. Put back into oven for 1-2min until marshmallow is soft and puffed up a little. remove from oven and cool on racks completely.
For frosting: cook till thickened in medium saucepan the chocolate squares, butter and milk. Add powdered sugar till a spreading consistency. Frost cookies making sure to completely cover the marshmallow. Frosting may need to be warmed slightly in microwave occasionally to keep it thin enough to frost especially if making a double batch. Enjoy!!
