Mincemeat Cookies

*Christmas Collection*

1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup prepared mincemeat

3-1/2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp instant coffee, optional

1. Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in mincemeat. Sift dry ingredients and add; blend well. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for about 12 minutes. YIELD: 6-7 dozen soft spicy drop cookies.

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