Step back in time with our irresistible old-fashioned Mincemeat Cookies, crafted from the iconic None Such Mincemeat recipe. These soft and chewy cookies offer a comforting blend of spiced flavors and cozy kitchen aromas that remind you of grandma’s vintage cookie recipes.
Why You’ll Love Mincemeat Cookies
- Vintage charm: These old-fashioned mincemeat cookies bring back those cozy vibes from days gone by.
- Soft, chewy, and oh-so-good: Each bite is a delightful mix of softness, chewiness, and rich mincemeat goodness.
- Quick and easy: Whip up a batch of these mincemeat drop cookies in no time!
- Zesty orange glaze: The addition of a delightful orange glaze elevates the flavor profile of these cookies, adding a refreshing citrus twist that perfectly complements the rich, spiced mincemeat filling.
Ingredients
- Vegetable Shortening: Provides moisture and texture to the cookies, resulting in a tender crumb.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cookie dough and adds moisture for a soft texture.
- Eggs: Used as a binding agent to hold the ingredients together and contribute to the structure of the cookies.
- All-Purpose Flour: Serves as the base ingredient for the cookie dough, providing structure and stability.
- Salt: Enhances the flavor of the cookies and balances the sweetness of other ingredients.
- Mincemeat: Adds rich, spiced flavor and texture to the cookies. (I use None Such Classic Original Mincemeat, but they make a Brandy and Rum Mincemeat if you feel sassy.)
- Baking Soda: Acts as a leavening agent, helping the cookies rise and achieve a light, fluffy texture.
- Powdered Sugar: Forms the base of the glaze, providing sweetness and thickness.
- Orange Juice: Adds a tangy flavor and thin consistency to the glaze and complements the spices in mincemeat.
Directions
Step 1: Beat shortening and granulated sugar with mixer on high speed until fluffy. Blend in eggs.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, stir flour, baking soda, and salt together. Gradually add to the shortening mixture, mixing well. Stir in mincemeat.
Step 3: Drop by rounded teaspoonsful 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
Step 4: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. (It takes the full 10 minutes in my oven.) Let it sit on a cookie sheet for a minute or two before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5: Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice.
Step 6: Drizzle over cooled cookies to decorate.
Helpful Tips
- Use a cookie scoop: Consider using a cookie scoop to portion out the dough for evenly sized cookies. This ensures uniformity in size, leading to consistent baking results. (This is the exact cookie scoop I use to make these cookies.)
- Line baking sheets: Consider lining your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. This prevents the cookies from sticking to the pan and makes cleanup easier.
- Watch the baking time: Since oven temperatures and baking pans vary, keep an eye on the cookies while they’re in the oven. Bake until lightly golden and set.
- Cool completely before glazing: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before adding the glaze. This prevents the glaze from melting and ensures it sets properly on the cookies.
- Experiment with toppings: Feel free to get creative with toppings! Consider adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts, citrus zest, or even a drizzle of chocolate on top of the glazed cookies for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Recipe FAQ
Mincemeat is a delicious mixture of chopped dried fruit, aromatic spices, sugar, nuts, and, occasionally, distilled spirits. It’s called mincemeat because, in traditional English recipes, mincemeat did include actual meat.
Store mincemeat cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.
Mincemeat Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 9 oz None Such Classic Original Condensed Mincemeat
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Glaze
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice adjust to desired consistency
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Spray baking sheets with no-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Beat shortening and sugar with mixer on high speed until fluffy. Blend in eggs.
- In medium bowl, stir flour, baking soda and salt together. Gradually add to shortening mixture, mixing well. Stir in mincemeat.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonsful 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completeley.
Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice together in small bowl. Drizzle or spread over cooled cookies.
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