Lemon pecan dainties

3 dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupShortening
1cupSugar
1Egg; beaten
1tablespoonLemon juice
1tablespoonLemon rind; grated
2cupsFlour, all-purpose
1teaspoonBaking powder
pinchSalt
1cupPecans; chopped

Directions

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