Best 14 Mincemeat Icebox Cookies Recipes

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**Mincemeat Icebox Cookies: A Festive Holiday Treat**

As the holiday season approaches, the air fills with the scent of freshly baked cookies. Among the many delectable treats that grace our tables, mincemeat icebox cookies stand out with their unique flavor and festive appearance. These cookies are a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that is sure to please everyone. Made with a simple dough and a flavorful mincemeat filling, these cookies are easy to prepare and can be customized with a variety of toppings, making them a versatile addition to any holiday cookie platter.

This article presents a collection of mincemeat icebox cookie recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. From classic mincemeat cookies rolled in powdered sugar to decadent chocolate-dipped cookies, there's a recipe here for every cookie lover. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure perfect results, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find the perfect mincemeat icebox cookie recipe to delight your family and friends this holiday season. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious baking adventure!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINCEMEAT COOKIES



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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

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3-1/4 cups prepared mincemeat
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon rum extract
9 dozen pecan halves

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 ICEBOX COOKIES



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Provided by CrosseAndBlackwell

Categories     Dessert/Sweets

Time 4h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup Sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup Crosse & Blackwell® Mincemeat Filling & Topping
1 cup Crosse & Blackwell® Rum & Brandy Mincemeat Filling & Topping
1 Maraschino cherries
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. BEAT butter in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add both sugars, beating well. Add egg and almond extract, beating well. Add mincemeat and cherries; blend well.
  • 1. Crumble these delicious cookies and press on the bottom of a springform pan for a quick and easy pie or cheesecake crust.
  • 2. COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; add to liquid mixture, beating well. Stir in pecans. Cover and chill dough 2 hours.
  • 3. SHAPE dough into two 6 to 8-inch logs. Wrap logs in wax paper and freeze until firm (about 2 hours).
  • 4. HEAT oven to 350°F. Slice frozen dough into 1/4-inch slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely.

OLD-FASHIONED MINCEMEAT COOKIES



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Shh! Don't reveal the secret ingredient in this tender, chewy, old-time cookie until after they take a taste. This recipe will win over even those who think they don't like mincemeat.-Lucie Fitzgerald, Spring Hill, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (9 ounces) condensed mincemeat, cut into small pieces
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in mincemeat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls; dip into egg white and remaining sugar. Place sugar side up 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

MINCEMEAT COOKIES I



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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

1 cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups prepared mincemeat, drained

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 II



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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

1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
2 cups prepared mincemeat pie filling
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

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 ICEBOX COOKIES



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The winter holidays aren't complete unless there are cookies like these on the table! Festive & tasty! Preparation time includes NEITHER the 2 hours needed to chill the dough before shaping into logs, NOR the time needed to freeze the logs until firm.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 29m

Yield 45 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup mincemeat
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained, rinsed, chopped
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • With electric mixer, in large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add both sugars, beating well.
  • Add egg & almond extract, beating well.
  • Add mincemeat & cherries, & blend well.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder & salt.
  • Add flour mixture to liquid mixture, beating well.
  • Stir in pecans, then cover & chill dough 2 hours.
  • When dough has cooled, shape into two 6" to 8" logs.
  • Wrap logs in wax paper & freeze until firm.
  • When frozen, slice dough into 1/4" slices, & place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake 12-14 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
  • NOTE: If you want an easy [as well as festive] pie or cheesecake crust, crumble these cookies & press them onto the bottom of a springform pan or pie plate!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.5, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 62.4, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 8, Protein 1.4

MINCEMEAT BAR COOKIES FOR COOLMONDAY



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I created this recipe for the Bake-a-thon in honor of CoolMonday who recently lost her battle with cancer. I did not know her or her husband but I was touched this morning when I read of them and the Bake-a-thon hosted by ChefFiFi. These bars are a great holday dessert, but could be enjoyed any time of the year. I have to confess, I love mincemeat but I am not a pie crust maker so I created these for the mincemeat taste but SO easy! My

Provided by Jewels in Woodinvil

Categories     Tarts

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (27 ounce) jar mincemeat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Grease or spray 13 x 9 pan.
  • Combine cake mix, oatmeal and melted butter in mixing bowl.
  • Reserving 1 cup of mixture, spread remaining mix into prepared pan, gently pressing to form bottom "crust".
  • Spread prepared mincemeat over crust.
  • Sprinkle mincemeat with remaining cake mix mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
  • These could be made in a tart pan with a removable bottom and cut into thin wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 338.4, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 49.7, Protein 3.1

MINCEMEAT COOKIE BARS



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My daughter won the grand champion title at the Alaska State Fair with these bars when she was 10. The topping is delicious but a bit crumbly; for neatly edged cookies, freeze before cutting. -Mary Bohanan, Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 jar (28 ounces) prepared mincemeat
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with foil; grease foil with butter. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in oil and milk. Reserve 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Spread with mincemeat. Stir pecans into reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over top. Bake 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MINCEMEAT COOKIE SQUARES



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Make mincemeat out of cookie making! Bake tender cookie layers that sandwich fruity mincemeat filling. It's one-pan easy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 cups prepared mincemeat
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Stir Bisquick, granulated sugar, milk, butter and egg in medium bowl until dough forms.
  • Pat half of the dough in pan, using floured fingers, to within 1/2 inch of edges. Spread mincemeat over dough. Pat out remaining dough to same size on waxed paper. Place paper side up over mincemeat; peel off waxed paper.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
  • Stir remaining ingredients until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over top. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg

MINCEMEAT COOKIES



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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

125g softened butter
100g dark brown soft sugar
50g golden caster sugar
½ heaped tsp fine sea salt
1 medium egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 tbsp mincemeat (check the label if you're vegetarian)
220g plain flour
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

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 OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Mincemeat Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JazzysNamma

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco (or 1/2 stick of Butter Flavor Crisco)
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/3 cups prepared mincemeat
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick oats (not instant or old fashioned)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheet with shortening. Place sheets of foil on countertop for cooling cookies.
  • Combine 1/2 cup shortening, sugar and egg in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in mincemeat.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Mix into creamed mixture at low speed until blended. Stir in oats and nuts with spoon.
  • Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inces apart onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes, or until set and lightly browned around edges. DO NOT OVERBAKE! Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 544.1, Carbohydrate 141.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 84.1, Protein 8

PERFECT ICEBOX COOKIES



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You can use pecans in these, or half black walnuts and half English walnuts is just as delicious! I always shape the logs into a rectangle with curved edges, it just seems to fit these better than round for some reason. Cooking time is per batch in the oven, and prep time is approximate.

Provided by cookiemaker

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 96 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter (one stick)
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon water
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 dash salt
1 dash cinnamon
1 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts work well)

Steps:

  • Cream together butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, baking soda, and water and beat until smooth.
  • Add flour, cream of tartar, salt, and cinnamon (you can increase the cinnamon to taste, extra is delicious with the pecans!), and mix well.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Form into 2 or 3 small rolls, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Slice and bake at 350 on ungreased cookie sheet for 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.1, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 34, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 0.8

MINCEMEAT COOKIES



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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

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups unsifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (9 ounce) package none such condensed mincemeat, Crumbled

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.

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

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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.

Tips:

- Use high-quality mincemeat for the best flavor. - If you don't have any mincemeat on hand, you can make your own using a recipe from the internet or a cookbook. - Be sure to chill the dough before baking for at least 30 minutes. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much. - Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center. This will give them a chewy texture. - Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Mincemeat icebox cookies are a delicious and festive holiday treat that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for busy holiday bakers. With their combination of sweet and tart flavors, mincemeat icebox cookies are a unique and memorable cookie that is sure to become a holiday tradition.

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