3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. white sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. flour, unsifted
1 (9 oz.) pkg. mincemeat or 1 c. homemade mincemeat
3 tbsp. water
1 c. broken nuts (optional)

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Mix salt and soda in flour. Add mincemeat and water. Add nuts last. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Dip glass in cinnamon and white sugar and press on cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.