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Mincemeat Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups unsifted flour
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (9 oz.) package None Such® Condensed Mincemeat, crumbled

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In large mixer bowl, beat shortening and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and beat well.
4. Stir together dry ingredients and gradually add shortening to mixture.
5. Mix well.
6. Stir in mincemeat.
7. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. Let cool.
10. Frost if desired.

Tip: For a more cake-like cookie, substitute 1-1/3 cups (one half 27 oz. jar) None Such® Ready-To-Use Mincemeat (Classic Original or Brandy & Rum) for condensed mincemeat.

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