1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 well beaten eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. undiluted evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Add chopped dates, chocolate chips, nuts or coconut or raisins and chill. Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Frost while hot.

GLAZE: Heat 2 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar and 1/4 cup evaporated milk. Makes about four dozen.