Chocolate Marshmallow Cakelets

Directions

1. 1
   Beat shortening until light.
2. 2
   Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy.
3. 3
   Beat in egg to blend.
4. 4
   Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
5. 5
   Beat flour mixture alternately with milk into creamed mixture; stir in nuts.
6. 6
   Drop rounded teaspoonful of dough 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 12 to 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and top with marshmallow halves.
9. 9
   Set pan on rack until cookies are cool enough to handle.
10. 10
    Melt chocolate chips with butter; stir in cinnamon.
11. 11
    Holding cookies in hand, use a small spatula and swirl their tops with chocolate mixture to cover marshmallows; cool.