2 1/2 c. flour, unsifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 (9 oz.) mincemeat, crumbled
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; set aside. In large mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg; mix well. Stir in mincemeat and vanilla. Add flour mixture; mix well (dough will be stiff). Roll into 1 1/4 inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.