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.

Nayem Haque
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I made these cookies for my family, and they loved them! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the mincemeat filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again!


Sara warsame
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These cookies were delicious! I used a homemade mincemeat, and it really made a difference. The cookies were moist and flavorful, and the mincemeat filling was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again!


CJ Slammer
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit! They're easy to make, and they're so delicious. I love the combination of the sweet mincemeat and the tart cranberries. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, and I highly reco


rampukar thakur
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These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. The dough was dry and crumbly, and the cookies were hard to shape. The mincemeat filling was also a bit too sweet for my taste. I would not recommend this recipe.


Jackie Rumph
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got asked for the recipe. I used a homemade mincemeat, and it really made a difference. The cookies were moist and flavorful, and the mincemeat filli


Lizwi Makumeni
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a store-bought mincemeat, and it worked out well. The cookies were moist and flavorful, and the mincemeat filling was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again!


Rabin Barua
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dough, or using a less sweet mincemeat.


Vicky dimarys Rosado
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I made these cookies for my family, and they loved them! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the mincemeat filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again!


Amir Raja
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These cookies were delicious! I used a homemade mincemeat, and it really made a difference. The cookies were moist and flavorful, and the mincemeat filling was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again!


Cyprain Success
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit! They're easy to make, and they're so delicious. I love the combination of the sweet mincemeat and the tart cranberries. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, and I highly reco


Mi Bru
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These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. The dough was dry and crumbly, and the cookies were hard to shape. The mincemeat filling was also a bit too sweet for my taste. I would not recommend this recipe.


Arif Rahoman
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got asked for the recipe. I used a store-bought mincemeat, and it worked out great. The cookies were moist and flavorful, and the mincemeat filling w


Aphelele Masikane
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I used a mix of raisins and cranberries for the mincemeat, and they added the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness. The dough was also really easy to work with, and the cookies


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