Preheat Oven to 350°F.

Chocolate Spice Balls:

Mix Crisco and sugar together in large mixing bowl. Add 2 eggs, water and all dry ingredients. Mix until dough is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Form small balls, place on cookie sheet.

Bake in 350°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Frost with holiday colors.

Cream butter until smooth. Add some confectionery sugar and a capful of vanilla extract.

Add a trickle of milk slowly and in small amounts, stirring until consistency is of smooth frosting. Add several drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly.

Frost cookies and allow icing to set up for 10 minutes before serving. (If you add too much milk and the frosting is too liquid, add a bit more confectionery sugar until the right consistency is achieved.)