Recipe: Phyllis Diller's Lemon Refrigerator Cookies

PHYLLIS DILLER'S LEMON REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Cream butter, shortening and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon juice and lemon peel. Mix well; set aside.

In bowl combine remaining ingredients and stir in cream mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Remove from refrigerator and form into two 10-inch rolls on waxed paper. Wrap tightly and refrigerate overnight.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Slice rolls into 1/4-inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes about 80 cookies