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Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 c. sifted enriched flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 4 tsp. milk

Method

  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add egg and vanilla.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Sift dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture together with milk.
  • Roll dough 1/8-inch thick.
  • Cut with large cookie cutter.
  • Place 1 teaspoon mincemeat in center of each cookie.
  • (I use None Such mincemeat by Borden which comes in a jar.)
  • Fold cookies in half.
  • Seal edges with fork.
  • Bake in moderate 350° oven for about 12 to 15 minutes.