1/2 c. butter
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 c. undiluted evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Mix thoroughly shortening, sugars and eggs. Stir in evaporated milk and vanilla. Sift together flour, soda and salt; stir in. Chill 1 hour. Drop 1 teaspoon cookies 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

ICING:

Heat 2 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Beat in, until smooth, 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup undiluted evaporated milk. Ice cookies while warm.