Mincemeat Cookies

Name: Mincemeat Cookies
Ingredients: 3/4 c. shortening; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 egg beaten; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. chopped nuts; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. grated lemon rind; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. mincemeat

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg beaten
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. mincemeat

Directions

1

Cream shortening and sugar; add vanilla, lemon rind and egg. Mix well.
2

Sift dry ingredients together; fold into creamed mixture alternately with mincemeat.
3

Add nuts; mix into stiff dough.
4

Form into rolls, wrap in wax paper and store in refrigerator.
5

Slice 1/4 inch thick.
6

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375° for about 15 minutes.
7

Makes about seven dozen cookies.