Mincemeat Cookies

This is my dad's and brother's favorite cookie. We always make them during the holidays.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 2-3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3  eggs
• 3  cups unsifted flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (9 ounce) package  none such condensed  mincemeat, Crumbled

Directions

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