SOFT MINCEMEAT COOKIES

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WE CALL these "Santa's cookies" because they're what we put out for Santa instead of the usual decorated Christmas cutouts. These cookies remain a traditional part of my holiday baking. Besides a plate for Santa, they fill gift plates for family and friends. I'm often told they're the first to disappear. -Evelyn Wadey, Blackfalds, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup mincemeat
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and mincemeat. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if desired. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.