Lemon Pecan Freezer Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) margarine
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp. lemon extract
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. pecans, chopped

Preparation

Cream margarine with sugar.
Add eggs and extract.
Combine dry ingredients; add gradually to butter-sugar mixture.
Add pecans.
Separate the dough into 4 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a log; wrap in wax paper.
Put logs in freezer.
When ready to bake, cut log into 3/8-inch slices and place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 until slightly brown around the edges.
Makes 6 to 7 dozen cookies.