Orange Pecan Refreshers

💖 recipe from Ann Pillsbury 💖

makes 5½ dozen

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp grated lemon rind
• 2 tbsp grated orange rind
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp orange juice
• 2 eggs, separated
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 to 3½ cups sifted AP flour
• 2 cups chopped pecans

1. Melt butter. Stir in sugar, citrus, salt, egg yolks, salt, and baking powder.
2. Blend in flour.
3. Shape into balls, using a teaspoon for each. Dip into slightly beaten egg whites and then pecans.
4. Place on greased cookie sheets, flatten slightly. Top with a piece of candied cherry.
5. Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes.