Mincemeat Cookies
Delightfully spiced and irresistibly chewy, these Mincemeat Cookies are the perfect fusion of festive flavors and homemade comfort. Featuring a tender dough enriched with warm cinnamon, vanilla, and prepared mincemeat, each bite offers a balance of sweetness and spice. Optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts and raisins add a delightful texture and nutty richness, making these cookies as versatile as they are delicious. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this easy recipe is a must-try for any cookie enthusiast or holiday baker looking to add a unique twist to their treat lineup. Serve these golden gems at holiday gatherings or enjoy them with a cup of tea for a cozy snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups prepared mincemeat
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cups raisins or currants (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
Fold in the prepared mincemeat, along with walnuts and raisins (if using), until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.7 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2662 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 708.3 g | 258% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 428.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1877 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
