MINCEMEAT COOKIES WITH COFFEE ICING

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I tried this recipe for the first time this year after finding it in DDJ. It was a big hit. The mincemeat keeps the cookies moist. The coffee icing is a wonderful combination with the mincemeat flavor!

Provided by Graymare47 252632

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening (I used butter)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cups prepared mincemeat
1 lb confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cold brewed coffee
1/2 cup butter, melted
96 pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • For dough, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Beat shortening and granulated sugar in a large mixer bowl on medium-high speed 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture just until combined. Stir in mincemenat until well mixed.
  • Drop dough by measured tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake 10 - 12 minutes, until golden brown. Cool cookies on cookie sheets for 1 minute. Transer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, for coffee frosting beat together confectioners sugar, coffee and melted butter in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until smooth.
  • Frost each cookie with about a teaspoon of icing. Top each cookie with 1 pecan half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1157.7, Fat 51.8, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 109.8, Sodium 429.3, Carbohydrate 169, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 119.8, Protein 9.1

Muhhamad Ali raza
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Overall, these cookies are a good option for a holiday treat. They're easy to make and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.


Thomas Clegg
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The cookies were a bit dry, but the icing helped to balance it out.


Robert Mgcineni Ntshangase
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Hemraj Balayar
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I love the combination of mincemeat and coffee. It's so unique and delicious.


Eunice Wesonga
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Taskiya
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Abebaw Belete
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover mincemeat. I always have some leftover after Christmas and I'm always looking for new ways to use it.


CUTE BANGLA ZTM
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I've never been a big fan of mincemeat, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so good!


Tyger Polk
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of mincemeat and coffee, but I was pleasantly surprised! These cookies are really good.


Edwin Seleka
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The coffee icing is the perfect finishing touch to these cookies. It adds a bit of sweetness and richness.


M.muzamil Amir
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


C Hale (Blue Dragon)
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I made these cookies for my Christmas party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Shawn Steele
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These mincemeat cookies were a hit with my family! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the coffee icing is a delicious addition. Overall, these cookies are a great way to use up leftover mincemeat and they're sure to be a hit at your n