Arny Cookies

Don't know how these cookies got their name, but they stay soft and the frosting does, too! I usually tint the frosting with a little food coloring just to make them more festive.

• Calories: 424 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups shortening
• 5 eggs
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 deg. F (180 deg. C).

Step 2

Cream together shortening and granulated sugar.

Step 3

Beat in 4 eggs, then stir in flour, salt and baking soda.

Step 4

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on to ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 5

Bake at 350 deg. F (180 deg. C) for 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 6

Prepare frosting by combining melted butter, vanilla, 1 egg, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. Frost cookies when they are cool.