Lemon Refrigerator Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. lemon extract
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
pecan halves (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening; add sugar and then eggs and extract.
Sift dry ingredients and add a little at a time to creamed mixture. Form into long rolls.
Place in refrigerator until firm.
Slice; press pecan half in middle.
Cook at 375\u00b0 on an ungreased cookie sheet for about 10 minutes.