Best 8 Soft Mincemeat Cookies Recipes

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Soft mincemeat cookies are a delicious and comforting treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with a combination of simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, these cookies are filled with a mixture of dried fruits, spices, and suet that gives them a unique and flavorful taste. Best enjoyed warm and fresh from the oven, soft mincemeat cookies are the perfect treat for a cold winter day or as a festive addition to any holiday gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MINCEMEAT COOKIES



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You can taste the spirit of Christmases past in these chewy old-fashioned cookies with their sweet caramel frosting. One batch makes 9 dozen cookies that freeze well for the holidays!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3-1/4 cups prepared mincemeat
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon rum extract
9 dozen pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Add mincemeat; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., For the frosting, combine the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 6-8 minutes, stirring twice, or until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the confectioners' sugar, cream and extract; beat until smooth. Frost the cookies; top each with a pecan half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINCEMEAT COOKIES II



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This recipe was handed down to me by my Great-Grandmother.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
2 cups prepared mincemeat pie filling
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Cream together brown sugar and shortening.
  • Add in egg and mincemeat and mix well. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda and stir into mincemeat mixture.
  • Drop onto cookie sheet and bake 7 - 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 215.4 mg, Sugar 30 g

SOFT MINCEMEAT COOKIES



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WE CALL these "Santa's cookies" because they're what we put out for Santa instead of the usual decorated Christmas cutouts. These cookies remain a traditional part of my holiday baking. Besides a plate for Santa, they fill gift plates for family and friends. I'm often told they're the first to disappear. -Evelyn Wadey, Blackfalds, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup mincemeat
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and mincemeat. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if desired. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINCEMEAT DROP COOKIES



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Make and share this Mincemeat Drop Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup mincemeat (prepared)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; add egg and beat well.
  • Add mincemeat, mixing well.
  • Combine flour, soda, and salt; mix well, and stir into creamed mixture.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F.
  • for 18 to 20 minutes.

MINCEMEAT COOKIES I



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Add more mincemeat or a pinch of other spices to change the flavor of these cookies.

Provided by Glenda J.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups prepared mincemeat, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Cream shortening, sugar and eggs together, then beat in vanilla. Sift the flour, salt and baking soda together, and add to shortening mixture. Mix until well blended. Stir in the nuts and mincemeat and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls on the cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes until light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 56.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

MINCEMEAT COOKIES



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Use up a jar of mincemeat to make these festive cookies. They're a perfect addition to a Christmas dessert spread, or a great gift

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 25m

Yield MAKES 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

125g softened butter
100g dark brown soft sugar
50g golden caster sugar
½ heaped tsp fine sea salt
1 medium egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 tbsp mincemeat (check the label if you're vegetarian)
220g plain flour
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Beat the butter with both types of sugar and the salt. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract and mincemeat. Stir in the flour and bicarbonate of soda, then chill for 20 mins.
  • Scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto two lined baking sheets, leaving a bit of space between each so they can spread. Bake for 10-12 mins, or until the cookies are just firm around the edges but still soft in the middle - they will firm up as they cool. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

MINCEMEAT COOKIE SQUARES



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This recipe is from Betty Crocker. I suppose I like it so much because, while I really enjoy mincemeat, a slice of pie is just too much mincemeat for me. With this great cookie, you can enjoy mincemeat but not be overwhelmed by it!

Provided by Wineaux

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups Bisquick
1 cup sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons soft butter
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups prepared mincemeat
1/2 cup powdered sugar, stirred together with
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Grease an oblong pan, 13x9x2 inches. Thoroughly mix all ingredients except mincemeat and Orange Glaze.
  • Pat half of dough into pan to within 1/2 inch of each edge; spread with mincemeat. Pat out remaining dough to same size on waxed paper.
  • Place paper side up over mincemeat; peel off waxed paper.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Drizzle Orange Glaze over top.
  • Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
  • Orange Glaze: .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 106.1, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.2, Protein 0.8

MINCEMEAT COOKIE SQUARES



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Make mincemeat out of cookie making! Bake tender cookie layers that sandwich fruity mincemeat filling. It's one-pan easy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 cups prepared mincemeat
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Stir Bisquick, granulated sugar, milk, butter and egg in medium bowl until dough forms.
  • Pat half of the dough in pan, using floured fingers, to within 1/2 inch of edges. Spread mincemeat over dough. Pat out remaining dough to same size on waxed paper. Place paper side up over mincemeat; peel off waxed paper.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
  • Stir remaining ingredients until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over top. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg

Tips:

  • Use top-quality mincemeat. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Soft mincemeat cookies are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect soft mincemeat cookies that will be a hit at your next holiday party.

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