Arny Cookies - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.