Lemon Rounds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Sift flour, baking soda and salt onto waxed paper.
Cream shortening with sugar until fluffy in a medium sized bowl; beat in egg, lemon juice and rind and pecans.
Add dry ingredients, blending to make a soft dough.
Shape into 2 long rolls; wrap in waxed paper.
Chill overnight.
To bake, slice dough 1/4-inch thick; place on cookie sheet.
Bake in moderate oven at 375\u00b0 for 8 minutes or until golden around edges.
Remove from cookie sheet; cool completely on wire racks.
Makes 4 dozen.