Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Tanner made these cookies last night and he wanted to post the recipe. These are pretty tasty and Drew's all-time favorite cookie and a favorite from his childhood. Tanner did a great job and made them without help (well, a little help on the icing for time's sake.).

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Cookies:
2 c. flour
½ c. cocoa
½ tsp. baking soda
(Mix dry ingredients together)
Cream:
½ c. shortening
½ c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
add 1 egg
Add dry mix to creamed mixture
½ c. milk

Drop onto cookie sheet by spoonful. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes. Then put ½ marshmallow on top and bake for 1 more minute. Ice while hot.

Icing:
1 ½ c. powdered sugar
2 T. cocoa
salt to taste
1 T. butter, melted
3 T. milk
1 T. slightly melted shortening
1 tsp. vanilla

**Double the icing