• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• ½ cup brown sugar; firmly packed
• 2¾ cups flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• ½ cup pecan pieces
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

1. Cream butter. Add egg; beat well. Add orange rind, juice, sifted dry ingredients and pecans. Mix well.
2. Shape into a roll (or rolls), wrap in waxed paper and place in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
4. With a sharp knife, slice thin, and place on greased cookie sheets.
5. Bake in preheated oven about 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes about 4 dozen