Mincemeat Drop Cookies

Very simple and festive.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  cup  mincemeat (prepared)
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; add egg and beat well.
2. Add mincemeat, mixing well.
3. Combine flour, soda, and salt; mix well, and stir into creamed mixture.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F.
6. for 18 to 20 minutes.