Vanilla Maple Cookies

1 C shortening
½ C butter, softened
2 C packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp maple flavoring
3 C flour (or more)
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 C white chocolate chips

Frosting (Optional):

¼ C butter, softened
4 C powdered sugar
¾ - 1 tsp maple flavoring
4-6 T milk

Cream shortening, butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.  Beat in vanilla and maple flavoring.  Combine the flour, salt, and soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.  Stir in white chocolate chips.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool for 2 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.

Frosting: Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in maple flavoring and enough milk to get a good consistency.  Frost cooled cookies.