1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 5/8 c. flour
3/4 c. mincemeat (I like the green tomato mincemeat)
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients together and drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven. Watch carefully, baking time depends on size of spoonfuls.