A recipe from my husband's grandmother. This was one of my FIL's favorites when he was growing up. We tried them recently and they are very good--light and crisp.
Provided by lucid501
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 dozen, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift first 5 ingredients together, set aside.
- Cream shortening and margarine together, adding the sugars while creaming.
- Add egg and rum extract, beating until light and fluffy.
- Blend in dry ingredients.
- Wrap dough in wax paper and chill thoroughly.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out small amounts of dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with fluted cookie cutter or biscuit cutter.
- Decorate rounds with pecan halves, if desired.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 129.6, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.7, Protein 1.9
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