Fruit 'N' Spice Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "3 c. unsifted flour", "1 c. chopped nuts or 1 c. toasted coconut (optional)", "1 tsp. grated orange rind", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/3 c. (half 28 oz. jar) None Such ready-to-use mincemeat"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "In large mixer", "bowl, cream shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs.", "Beat until smooth.", "Combine dry ingredients gradually with creamed mixture.", "Stir in mincemeat, nuts, and orange rind.", "Drop by spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.", "Cool.", "Frost and garnish if desired."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "nuts", "orange rind", "baking soda", "salt", "ready-to-"]