Traditional Mincemeat Cookies Recipe

Name: Traditional Mincemeat Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Softened Unsalted Butter; 1/2 cup Softened Vegetable Shortening; 1 cup Bakers Sugar (Maple Sugar is a fantastic modification); 1/2 cup Packed dark brown sugar; 3 Eggs; 1 tsp Natural Vanilla; 1 1/2 cups Prepared Mincemeat; 3 1/4 cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Baking Soda; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 1 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Softened Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup Softened Vegetable Shortening
1 cup Bakers Sugar (Maple Sugar is a fantastic modification)
1/2 cup Packed dark brown sugar
3 Eggs
1 tsp Natural Vanilla
1 1/2 cups Prepared Mincemeat
3 1/4 cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)

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["In a mixer slowly cream together softened butter, shortening, granulated sugar, packed dark brown sugar. Use the dough hook attachment if you have one for better results)", "", "Add to the mixer the three eggs (unbeaten), vanilla and continue creaming for a few seconds, then whip on high for 3 minutes.", "", "Stop mixer, add prepared mincemeat.", "", "(For best results add the mincemeat by hand so the fruit stays sort of whole and doesn't disintegrate from the beater the also add flour while mixing by hand)", "", "Sift together the all purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.", "", "Gradually add sifted flour mixture to creamed mixture in the mixer on low.", "", "Add chopped walnuts if desired.", "", "On a parchment lined cookie sheet, drop +/- 2 Tbsp of batter 2""-3"" apart.", "", "Preheat oven to 375 - bake 10 minutes", "", "Cool Twenty Minutes. Best served the day after baking letting the spices set."]

1162

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Softened Unsalted Butter, 1/2 cup Softened Vegetable Shortening, 1 cup Bakers Sugar (Maple Sugar is a fantastic modification), 1/2 cup Packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Traditional Mincemeat 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.

Traditional Mincemeat Cookies

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