Arny Cookies Recipe
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Arny Cookies

By: Carol Egan 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 deg. F (180 deg. C).
  2. Cream together shortening and granulated sugar.
  3. Beat in 4 eggs, then stir in flour, salt and baking soda.
  4. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on to ungreased cookie sheets.
  5. Bake at 350 deg. F (180 deg. C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 424 | Total Fat: 22.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by jstbrowzin   view full review
Best sugar cookies ever! I found this recipe years ago on this website. I use it a lot. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by FARMOM   view full review
These were very good sugar cookies. I used 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/2 cups shortening. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CHRISTY911   view full review
This is a great recipe and the cookies turned out great! For the next time, I would _not_...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by Monica   view full review
This said 24 servings so I thought that meant 24 cookies. HA! It made like 60. Now I see where...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by ORCHID145   view full review
Me and my best friend made them for Valentines Day and loved them. I used unsalted butter and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by Ashpie1029   view full review
these are very yummy cookies!!! and very easy to make the frosting is fantastic!!! definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CRYSTALJP   view full review
These are better than any sugar cookie I've ever tasted. I've thrown out my old recipe and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2005 by JOELLENSL   view full review
These are fabulous and don't last long at home or whever I take them. I usually double the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by stewy   view full review
Superb!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by scoyle001   view full review
Made these for my daughter class. The kids and teachers loved them!! thanks

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