1/2 c Shortening

1/2 c Sugar

1 Egg

1 c Prepared mincemeat

1 1/2 c All-purpose flour

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/4 ts Salt

Recipe by: Southern Living

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, and beat well. Add mincemeat, mixing well. Combine flour, soda, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 16 to 18 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

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