Mincemeat Cookies

• 1 cup shortening (soft)
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2-3/4 cup mincemeat
• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. soda

Directions

Combine shortening, sugar, and eggs. Add mincemeat. Stir together remaining ingredients; add to liquid mix, gradually. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet and bake approximately 12 minute at 375 degrees.

By Robin from Washington, IA