1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (9 oz.) pkg. condensed mincemeat
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening, butter, and sugar until fluffy; add egg and vanilla, beating well. Break mincemeat into small pieces; stir into creamed mixture. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to mixture. Chill then shape into walnut sized balls and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Press flat with a glass. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes. Yield 6 1/2 dozen.