1 c. shortening, softened
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. milk
5 c. flour

Cream together shortening, sugar and eggs. Mix in baking soda and powder, salt and vanilla. Add milk and flour alternately to creamed mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

COOKIE ICING:

6 tbsp. butter (room temp.)
2 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
4-5 tbsp. milk

Mix all ingredients together for 1 minute. Spread on cooled cookies.