Yield: 3 dozen
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ½ cup | Shortening |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 | Egg; beaten |
| 1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
| 1 tablespoon | Lemon rind; grated |
| 2 cups | Flour, all-purpose |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking powder |
| pinch | Salt |
| 1 cup | Pecans; chopped |
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, lemon juice, and grated lemon rind; beat well.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in pecans.
Shape dough into a long roll, 2 inches in diameter; wrap in waxed paper, and chill 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
Unwrap roll, and cut into ¼" slices; place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, October 1980. Typos by Nancy Coleman. Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 11-02-94