3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. brandied mincemeat
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 c. nuts
3 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. molasses

Cream sugar and shortening. Beat in molasses, eggs, and vanilla. Sift together flour, soda, salt, ginger, and add to creamed mixture. Combine well. Add mincemeat and nuts.

Drop by rounded teaspoons onto baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees.