Chocolate Marshmallow Puffs

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup white sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

1 cup shortening

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

60 miniature marshmallows

⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Put marshmallows in the freezer for a couple of hours.

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, cocoa, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, cream together the shortening and both sugars. Blend in unbeaten eggs and vanilla. Beat well.

Stir in flour mixture and blend thoroughly.

Stick bowl in fridge; until dough is hardened.

Shape 1 teaspoon sized piece of dough around each marshmallow, seal well. Roll in sugar.

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) on greased sheet for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cookies crack. Cool for about 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.