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Midsummer Biscuits




Source of Recipe


Steven Olds






Recipe Introduction


makes about 3 doz.
if you make many they can last a few days in an airtight tin but they are nicest fresh of course





List of Ingredients



• 3/4 cup softened butter
  
• 2 cups brown (ie raw) sugar (don't use dark brown)
  
• 2 tbsp grated lemon rind
  
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 tsp lemon juice
  
• 2 cups sifted flour
  






Instructions



1. Cream butter. Gradually add brown sugar, mixing well.
   
2. Add eggs, juice and rind and blend well.
   
3. Cover bowl with towel/cloth (steven claims it has to be a white or yellow cloth...according to his pagan faith) and refrigerate overnight
   
4. Shape into 1" balls and place approximately 3" apart on a greased baking tray.
   
5. Cook at 375C for 20 minutes. Cool on racks.