Lemon Pecan Dainties Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Shortening1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg1 , beaten
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon
 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
 All purpose flour2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Pinch
 Pecans1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to 350°.
2) In a bowl, add shortening to cream.
3) Slowly add sugar and beat well to make a light and fluffy mixture.
4) Add egg, lemon juice and grated lemon rind to beat properly.
5) In another bowl, place flour, baking powder and salt to combine.
6) Add this dry mixture to creamed mixture and blend thoroughly.
7) Fold in pecans.
8) Prepare a long roll with 2 inches diameter from the dough.
9) Use waxed paper to wrap the roll and place inside refrigerator to chill for 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
10) Bring out of the refrigerator and unwrap. Make ¼ inch slices from the roll.
11) Use lightly greased cookie sheets to arrange the cookies.

MAKING
12) Place cookie sheets inside oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
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