1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
1 c. mincemeat
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten eggs and enough flour to prevent curdling. Mix well and add mincemeat. Sift and add dry ingredients. Add nuts and drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.