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Old-Fashioned Mincemeat Cookies

Name: Old-Fashioned Mincemeat Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 package (9 ounces) condensed mincemeat, cut into small pieces; 1 egg white, lightly beaten

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

4 dozen

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

Shh! Don't reveal the secret ingredient in this tender, chewy, old-time cookie until after they take a taste. This recipe will win over even those who think they don't like mincemeat.—Lucie Fitzgerald, Spring Hill, Florida.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (9 ounces) condensed mincemeat, cut into small pieces
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in mincemeat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Roll dough into 1-in. balls; dip into egg white and remaining sugar. Place sugar side up 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

Old-Fashioned Mincemeat Cookies

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