Mincemeat cookies

Mincemeat cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• eggs - 3 item
• vanilla - 1/4 tsp
• pkg - 1 oz
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour - 3 c
• butter - 1 c
• water - 1 to
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• pinch of salt - 1 item
• vegetable oil
• In a large mixer bowl, beat shortening and sugar until fluffy

How to make mincemeat cookies:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large mixer bowl, beat shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to first mixture. Mix well. Stir in mincemeat. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Frost, if desired. Makes 6 dozen.Icing:2 1/4 c. xxxx sugar2 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil1 1/2 to 3 Tbsp. water1/4 tsp. vanilla pinch of salt Beat xxxx sugar, oil, water, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add water to thin. Use writing tip and decoration bag to pipe onto cookies, as desired.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Drop cookies, Cookie and brownie.