Chocolate Surprise

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the 1/4 cup of milk and vanilla extract. (7 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the cookie sheet and gently press a marshmallow half, cut side down, into the center of each cookie. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Return the cookies to the oven for an additional 2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are slightly softened. Remove from the oven and gently press on the cookies to flatten them slightly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. (5 minutes)

Recipe View While the cookies are cooling, prepare the icing: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of butter. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let it boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Brush the warm icing over the cooled cookies, then immediately top each cookie with a pecan half before the icing sets. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Allow the icing to set completely before serving. (10 minutes)