Orange Refrigerator Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening or oleo
1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. orange juice
2 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

Preparation

Cream shortening and add sugars gradually, beating constantly. Add egg and beat well.
Stir in orange juice and rind.
Sift flour, soda and salt together.
Add to creamed mixture.
Blend well.
Stir in nuts.
Form into four rolls, wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
If carefully wrapped, rolls will keep for 3 to 4 weeks.
Cut in 1/8-inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 12 minutes.
Makes 5 to 6 dozen.