Rolled and Sliced Cookies
Christmas Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons grated orange rind
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, orange rind, and juice; beat well.

Sift together flour and soda; add to creamed mixture, mixing until well blended. Stir in pecans.

Shape dough into a roll, 2 inches in diameter; cover and chill several hours or overnight. Cut into 1/8 inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: about 4 dozen.

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