Instructions: Preparation Time: 0:40
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, soda, salt, and cocoa; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in flavorings. (Dough will be stiff.) Chill dough at least 30 minutes. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes.

Place a marshmallow half on top of each cookie; bake an additional 2 minutes. Cool on wire racks, and spread frosting over tops.

Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.

FROSTING Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts.

Add powdered sugar, and beat until smooth. Add additional milk to frosting mixture, if needed, for proper spreading consistency.

Yield: 1 cup.

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