->Lemon Snowballs 02 <-

1/2 cup shortening or butter

2/3 cup sugar

2 tsp. grated lemon peel

1 egg

1 3/4 cup sifted flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. cream of tarter

3 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tbsp. water

1/2 c. chopped nuts

Confectioners sugar (for coating)

Cream together shortening, sugar and lemon peel until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat until smooth.

Sift together flour, baking soda and cream of tarter. Add to creamed

mixture alternately with lemon juice and water. Stir in nuts. Chill

dough.

With floured hands, form dough into small balls and place 1" apart

350 degrees

8 to 10 minutes.

Remove from sheet and roll immediately in confectioners sugar. Cool

on racks.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen.

Orange Snowballs -- Omit lemon peel and lemon juice. Substitute

grated orange peel and orange juice. Use pecans for nuts.