Iced Cinnamon Chip Cookies

Iced Cinnamon Chip Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 pkg (10 ounces) cinnamon baking chips

Icing:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar
1 tbsp milk
3/4 tsp vanilla

In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Fold in the cinnamon chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine the icing ingredients. Beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until fluffy. Spread over cooled cookies.
Makes about 3 1/2 dozen