Best 2 Oatmeal Mincemeat Cookies Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible oatmeal mincemeat cookies, a perfect blend of festive flavors and wholesome ingredients. These cookies are crafted with the goodness of oats, providing a delightful crunch and a hearty texture. The sweet and tangy mincemeat filling, a traditional British Christmas delicacy, adds a burst of fruity and aromatic flavors, creating a harmonious balance of flavors in every bite. As you explore the article, you will encounter a collection of irresistible recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From classic oatmeal cookies to gluten-free and vegan variations, there's a recipe for every cookie enthusiast.

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

OATMEAL MINCEMEAT COOKIES

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My Mom was a fan of mincemeat... pie or cookies, either one. If you are, too, here's a nice old fashioned oatmeal cookie recipe for you that has mincemeat in it. If I remember correctly, she used "None Such" brand. Modern mincemeat does not usually have any meat in it, but it is a flavor you either love.... or not. This one is...

Provided by Marcia McCance

Categories Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/4 c sifted flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c butter
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 whole egg
1 1/3 c mince meat
1 1/2 c rolled oats (not instant)

Steps:

1. Sift the flour, soda, and salt (set aside)
2. Cream the butter, gradually add the sugar, beat until fluffy
3. Beat in the egg, stir in the mincemeat
4. Gradually add the flour mixture, blending well
5. Stir in the oats
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart (they spread)
7. Bake until lightly browned, 350 F, 15 minutes

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

Use old-fashioned rolled oats. They provide a chewy texture and nutty flavor.
Toast the oats before using. This enhances their flavor and makes them more digestible.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in tough cookies.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

These oatmeal mincemeat cookies are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, nutty flavor, and sweet mincemeat filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.