Fruited Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups unsifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 (9-ounce) package Condensed Mincemeat, crumbled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Frosting optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F Stir together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; set aside.
In large mixer bowl, beat margarine and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg; beat well.
Stir in mincemeat and vanilla.
Add flour mixture; mix well (dough will be stiff).
Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool.
Frost with Lemon Frosting, if desired.
In large mixer bowl, beat margarine and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg; beat well.
Stir in mincemeat and vanilla.
Add flour mixture; mix well (dough will be stiff).
Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool.
Frost with Lemon Frosting, if desired.