2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour

Cream shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs. Vanilla and flour. Chill overnight. Shape dough in small balls, roll in finely chopped nuts.

Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and place thumb in center, return to oven and finish baking until light brown, approximately 5 more minutes.

ICING:

1 box powdered sugar
1 stick butter
Vanilla
Condensed milk
Cake coloring

Mix until you get the consistency you desire and the color you desire. I personally ice these cookies with a baby spoon and have the icing thick enough to have a little curly twist.

NOTE: These cookies freeze beautifully. I usually bake them in advance and freeze until ready to serve. Ice just before serving.

Yields: 20 dozen small cookies.