Recipe: Lemon Rounds (slice and bake)

LEMON ROUNDS

"Dough keeps perfectly, so you can bake it in small batches, if you wish."

1 1/2 cups sifted regular flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Measure flour, soda, and salt into a sifter. Set aside.

Cream shortening with sugar until fluffy in a medium-size bowl; beat in egg, lemon juice and rind, and pecans. Sift in flour mixture, blending well to make a soft dough.

Shape into 2 long rolls; wrap in waxed paper; chill overnight.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Slice dough 1/4 inch thick; place on cookie sheets.

Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees F) 8 minutes, or until golden around edges. Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely on wire racks.

Makes 4 dozen cookies
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Old Family Circle recipe card, not dated