Mom's Dee-licious Cookies

 2/3 c. oleo
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. evaporated milk
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts

Bake at 350 degrees on a greased sheet for 15 min.

Icing:

1/2 c. oleo (Melt until golden brown)
3 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. boiling water
Beat until this holds shape. Ice the cookies.