3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. mincemeat
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; mix well. Sift together flour, soda, salt and cinnamon. Fold gradually into creamed mixture alternately with mincemeat. Add nuts.

Mix into a stiff dough; form into rolls. Wrap in wax paper and store in refrigerator. Slice 1/4 inch thick and bake on ungreased cookie sheet in medium 375 degrees for about 15 minutes. Makes 7 dozen.