Mincemeat Cookies
["3 1/4 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "3 Tbsp. hot water", "1/2 c. nuts, chopped", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. shortening", "3 eggs", "1 1/2 c. mincemeat", "2 tsp. vanilla"]
["Cream sugar and shortening.", "Sift together dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture; mix.", "Add eggs, water, vanilla and mix. Stir in mincemeat and nuts.", "Drop onto greased cookie sheet.", "Bake until golden brown."]
["flour", "soda", "brown sugar", "water", "nuts", "salt", "shortening", "eggs", "mincemeat", "vanilla"]