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Mincemeat Cookies
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Swedish Mincemeat Cookies

Try our Swedish family recipe for mincemeat cookies. Made with a delicious combination of fruits and nuts, and vegetarian too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Swedish
Keyword: cookies, desserts, fruit and nut cookies, mincemeat, mincemeat cookies, Swedish cookies, Swedish desserts
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Patrice Rutledge
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 beaten eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup mincemeat
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Thoroughly combine butter and sugar.
  • Beat eggs; add to butter and sugar mixture.
  • Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • Add 1/2 sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
  • Add finely crumbled mincemeat and water. Stir until blended.
  • Add nuts and remaining flour mixture; mix well.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

Notes

  • Mixing by hand yields the best results. 
  • If consistency is too dry, you can add more water. 

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal