Mincemeat Cookies

Name: 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

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

Yield 4 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Discover the enduring charm of mincemeat cookies with their rich flavors of dried fruits and warming spices. They're the winning combination—easy to make and sure to please!

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.

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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