Mincemeat Cookies

== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup shortening
* 1½ cup sugar
* 3 eggs
* 3 cups flour
* 1 tsp baking powder
* ½ tsp salt
* 1⅓ cups mincemeat filling
== Directions ==
# Cream shortening.
# Add sugar, and blend well.
# Add eggs, and beat until smooth.
# Add mixed dry ingredients and then stir in mincemeat.
# Blend well.
# Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet, at least 2 inches apart.
# Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
==Notes==
* You can use margarine instead of shortening
* Add chopped nuts if desired
* You can also mix the sugars, using brown and white sugar
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