Mincemeat Icebox Cookies Recipe

Name: Mincemeat Icebox Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup mincemeat; 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained, rinsed, chopped; 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup mincemeat
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained, rinsed, chopped
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, chopped

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.", "With electric mixer, in large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add both sugars, beating well.", "Add egg & almond extract, beating well.", "Add mincemeat & cherries, & blend well.", "In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder & salt.", "Add flour mixture to liquid mixture, beating well.", "Stir in pecans, then cover & chill dough 2 hours.", "When dough has cooled, shape into two 6"" to 8"" logs.", "Wrap logs in wax paper & freeze until firm.", "When frozen, slice dough into 1/4"" slices, & place on ungreased baking sheets.", "Bake 12-14 minutes, or until lightly browned.", "Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely.", "NOTE: If you want an easy [as well as festive] pie or cheesecake crust, crumble these cookies & press them onto the bottom of a springform pan or pie plate!"]

1013

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Fat

120

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Mincemeat Icebox Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mincemeat Icebox Cookies

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