2 c. unsifted flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. milk
1 jar (28 oz.) ready- to- use mincemeat

Mix first four ingredients. Add oil and milk, stirring until mixture is crumbly. Reserve a cup of this mixture. Press remaining mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. Spread with mincemeat. Sprinkle the one cup of flour mixture even over the mincemeat. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden. Cut into squares.