1/4 c. Shortening 1/4 c. Butter 1 c. Brown Sugar 1 Egg 1/2 tsp. Vanilla 1/4 tsp. Coconut Extract 1 3/4 c. Flour 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Soda 1 c. Pecans or Walnuts, chopped very finely Cream together shortening, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and coconut extract. Mix in flour, salt, soda and nuts. Shape into two rolls, 2" in diameter. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap. Chill dough thoroughly, overnight is best. Cut dough into 1/8" thick slices. Place on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 ... Read More

Crust: 1/2 c. Butter or Margarine, softened 1 c. Flour 1/4 c. Powdered Sugar Using a pastry blender work crust ingredients together like a pie crust. Pinch off 1 tablespoonful of dough at a time and press into small tart pans. Bake shells for 10 minutes at 350°F. Let shells cool. Fill with lemon custard filling. Top with a variety of fruits for garnish. Suggested fruits: Strawberries Blueberries Raspberries Huckleberries Kiwi Slices Banana Slices Mandarin Orange Segments Filling: 3/4 c. Granulated Sugar 2/3 c. Lemon Juice, fresh squeezed 2 ... Read More