1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1/3 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. lemon cake mix
1 can lemon frosting
Pecans halves optional

Beat egg, shortening, butter and vanilla. Add 1/2 cake mix - dry; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining cake mix. If dough is too dry to work with, mix 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons water.

Shape dough into 1 to 1 1/2-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Frost. Makes 4 dozen cookies.