Cauldron Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup softened butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
2 cups flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Preparation

Cream the butter in a large cast-iron cauldron (or mixing bowl).
Gradually add the brown sugar, beating well.
Add the eggs, lemon juice, and zest and then beat by hand or with an electric mixer until the mixture is well blended.
The next step is to stir in the flour and pecans.
Cover the cauldron with a lid, aluminum foil, or plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
When ready, shape the dough into one-inch balls and place them about three inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 preheated oven for approximately 8 minutes.
Remove from the oven and place on wire racks until completely cool.