Mincemeat Cookies

From:
Nina Roberts
Time:
400° - 12 minutes
Serves:
5 dozen
Ingredients
  • 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 1/3 cup mincemeat
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Steps
  1. Sift flour, salt, and soda together.
  2. Cream shortening; add sugar gradually. Cream together until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, beat until smooth.
  4. Stir in mincemeat, then gradually add flour mixture.
  5. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2" apart on greased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake 400° for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Makes 5 dozen cookies.