Rolled and Sliced Cookies
Christmas Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, lemon rind, and juice, beating well.

Sift together flour, soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing until well blended. Stir in walnuts.

Shape dough into 3 rolls, 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap each roll in waxed paper, and cut into 1/4 inch slices.

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 5 1/2 dozen.

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