Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing mincemeat cookies, a perfect treat to relish during the holiday season. These delectable morsels, bursting with the flavors of dried fruits, aromatic spices, and a hint of citrus, will evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Our collection features two variations of this classic cookie: the traditional mincemeat cookies and a unique orange-glazed mincemeat cookie. Whether you prefer the classic taste or a citrusy twist, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. With our easy-to-follow recipes, baking these treats is a breeze, allowing you to create a homemade delicacy that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure with our mincemeat cookie recipes.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SOFT MINCEMEAT COOKIES
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
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
MINCEMEAT COOKIES
You can taste the spirit of Christmases past in these chewy old-fashioned cookies with their sweet caramel frosting. One batch makes 9 dozen cookies that freeze well for the holidays!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 9 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Add mincemeat; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., For the frosting, combine the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 6-8 minutes, stirring twice, or until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the confectioners' sugar, cream and extract; beat until smooth. Frost the cookies; top each with a pecan half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MINCEMEAT COOKIES II
This recipe was handed down to me by my Great-Grandmother.
Provided by Michelle
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Cream together brown sugar and shortening.
- Add in egg and mincemeat and mix well. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda and stir into mincemeat mixture.
- Drop onto cookie sheet and bake 7 - 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 215.4 mg, Sugar 30 g
MINCEMEAT COOKIES I
Add more mincemeat or a pinch of other spices to change the flavor of these cookies.
Provided by Glenda J.
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Yield 84
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Cream shortening, sugar and eggs together, then beat in vanilla. Sift the flour, salt and baking soda together, and add to shortening mixture. Mix until well blended. Stir in the nuts and mincemeat and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls on the cookie sheet.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes until light brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 56.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
MINCEMEAT COOKIES
Use up a jar of mincemeat to make these festive cookies. They're a perfect addition to a Christmas dessert spread, or a great gift
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 25m
Yield MAKES 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Beat the butter with both types of sugar and the salt. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract and mincemeat. Stir in the flour and bicarbonate of soda, then chill for 20 mins.
- Scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto two lined baking sheets, leaving a bit of space between each so they can spread. Bake for 10-12 mins, or until the cookies are just firm around the edges but still soft in the middle - they will firm up as they cool. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
MINCEMEAT COOKIES
Make and share this Mincemeat Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jane Burch
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 45m
Yield 2-3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In large bowl, beat shortening and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs; beat well.
- Stir together dry ingredients; gradually ad to shortening mixture.
- Mix well.
- Stir in mincemeat.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
- Frost if desired.
Tips:
- Use high-quality mincemeat: The flavor of your cookies will depend on the quality of your mincemeat. Look for a mincemeat that is made with dried fruits, spices, and suet.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough will make it easier to handle and will help the cookies to hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature: Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them to rise and will give them a crispy exterior.
- Let the cookies cool completely: Let the cookies cool completely before you store them. This will help them to keep their shape and flavor.
Conclusion:
Mincemeat cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holidays. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your mincemeat cookies turn out perfect every time.
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