MNCECOOK.TXT





                        MINCE MEAT COOKIES

  3 1/4 cups sifted flour            1/2 tsp salt
  1 tsp soda                         1 cup shortening (I use Crisco
  1 1/3 cups sugar                      butter falvor sticks)
  3 eggs well beaten                 1 1/3 cups NONE SUCH mincemeat
                                        (1/2 jar)

    (NOTE: I usually double the recipe since there isn't much you can do
    with a half jar of mincemeat)

 1. Sift together flour, salt, and soda in one bowl.

 2. In another big bowl, cream shortening and sugar together until
    fluffy.  Add eggs and beat until smooth.  Stir in the mince meat.

 3. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing well.

 4. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.

 5. Bake in moderately hot (400 degrees) oven until golden brown -
    anywhere from 12 to 18 minutes. (depends on your oven)

    Makes about 5 dozen cookies