3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. mincemeat or 1 pkg. None-such mincemeat
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening

Sift together flour, salt, soda and baking powder. Set aside. In separate bowl cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, add mincemeat and flour mixture. Drop by teaspoons on baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 minutes or until slightly brown. Let set on sheet several minutes before removing from pan. If you like soft cookies never bake until brown.