3 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. soft shortening
3 eggs, well beaten
1 1/3 c. prepared mincemeat

Sift and set aside flour, soda, and salt. Cream shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs. Stir in mincemeat. Add flour mixture. Drop by teaspoonful, 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes at 400 degrees.