Borden's None Such Mincemeat Cookies
My mother and I made these cookies when I was little, many years ago, using the box of dry mincemeat. I have looked for years for the recipe, they are the best cookies ever!!!
Yield
48 servingsPrep
10 minCook
12 minReady
25 minThe history of Borden's None Such Mincemeat Cookies can be traced back to the early 20th century when the None Such brand, owned by Borden, introduced their popular mincemeat product.
The company's mincemeat, a mixture of fruits, spices, and sometimes meat, was initially intended for use in traditional mincemeat pies.
However, as time passed, creative home cooks began using the product in various recipes, including cookies.
The popularity of Borden's None Such Mincemeat Cookies skyrocketed during the Christmas season, as the cookies' unique blend of flavors and textures made them a festive favorite.
The combination of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger and the sweetness of the dried fruits made these cookies a perfect addition to holiday cookie platters.
The cookies' association with Christmas likely stems from the long-standing tradition of mincemeat pies being served during the holiday season.
As a result, the cookies have become a beloved part of many families' Christmas traditions.
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ¼ | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
baking soda
|
|
| 1 | cup |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 1 ½ | cup |
sugar
|
|
| 3 | large |
eggs
beaten |
|
| 1 ½ | cup |
mincemeat
from jar, or make your own (recipe see links below) |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 769 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 5 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
| 237 | ml |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 355 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 3 | large |
eggs
beaten |
|
| 355 | ml |
mincemeat
from jar, or make your own (recipe see links below) |
*
|
Directions
Combine flour salt and soda.
Cream shortening, adding sugar gradually and cream until fluffy.
Add eggs and beat until smooth.
Stir in mincemeat.
Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well.
Drop by teaspoonsful about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheat.
Bake in 400℉ (200℃) oven for about 12 minutes.
Note:
These resemble a raisin cookie in flavor. If using homemade mincemeat, add some sugar, however the jar mince is recommended instead for a fruity taste.
