Recipes from American National

by American National Insurance Company

CREAM CHEESE COOKIES

1 cup margarine 1 three-ounce package cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup chopped pecans

Blend together the margarine and the cream cheese. Add the cup of granulated sugar, and cream thoroughly. Add the egg, lemon juice and rind, and blend well. Add the flour and baking powder sifted together. Place the dough in the refrigerator for a few minutes to chill it. Force 2-inch ribbon strips through a cookie press onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a moderate oven, 375 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Blend the cup of confectioner’s sugar with the lemon juice. When the cookies are cool, dip the ends into this frosting, then in the chopped pecans. Yields 4½ dozen cookies.