Cauldron Cookies

Total Time: 14 hrs 8 mins Preparation Time: 14 hrs Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup softened butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Recipe

• 1 cream the butter in a large cast-iron cauldron (or mixing bowl).
• 2 gradually add the brown sugar, beating well.
• 3 add the eggs, lemon juice, and zest and then beat by hand or with an electric mixer until the mixture is well blended.
• 4 the next step is to stir in the flour and pecans.
• 5 cover the cauldron with a lid, aluminum foil, or plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
• 6 when ready, shape the dough into one-inch balls and place them about three inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
• 7 bake in a 375° preheated oven for approximately 8 minutes.
• 8 remove from the oven and place on wire racks until completely cool.