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

Nkosi Msibi
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These cookies are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter.


Celiwe Vuyolwethu
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I can't wait to share these cookies with my friends and family.


M TanVeeR
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These cookies are the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


Tb Prince
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I'm definitely going to be making these cookies again and again.


Paul Thompson
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These cookies are a must-try for any mincemeat lover!


Maryrosegirl
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Karen Mweetwa
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Cameron Heidler
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Rock Tutul
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves them.


Imam Hussain
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover mincemeat. I always have a jar of mincemeat in my pantry, so I can make these cookies anytime.


Sriyani Malkanthi
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw them in the fridge and bake them later.


Jhangirahmed Jhangirahmed
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the mincemeat filling pairs with the shortbread crust.


Robert Nyland
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I made these cookies for my holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Papu Soomro
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These cookies are delicious! The mincemeat filling is flavorful and the shortbread crust is flaky and buttery.


Treye Winthrop
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter.


Shaikh Sufyan
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love making them together as a family.


Kelvina Smith
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I love the combination of sweet and tart in these cookies. The mincemeat filling is perfectly complemented by the buttery shortbread crust.


Sonail Stroklund
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These mincemeat icebox cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


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