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Arny Cookies

Arni youvetsi (lamb and orzo).

Recipe Summary 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.

Ingredients | Arni Youvetsi Kritharaki

2 cups shortening

2 cups white sugar

5 eggs

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons baking soda

½ cup butter

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 pound confectioners' sugar

Directions

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

Cream together shortening and granulated sugar.

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

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on to ungreased cookie sheets.

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

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.

Info | Arni Youvetsi Kritharaki

Servings: 24 Yield: 4 dozen

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