Mix together 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in 1 cup canned milk, Mix. Add 2-3/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon soda, 1 teaspoon salt, nuts and 1 package chocolate chips. Bake 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Icing: Heat 2 Tablespoons butter, add 2 cups confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup canned milk. Mix well and ice cookies while they are still warm.