Mincemeat Cookies
["3 1/4 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. mincemeat", "3 eggs, well beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "nuts (if desired)"]
["Sift flour, salt and soda.", "Cream the shortening until fluffy. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.", "Stir in mincemeat.", "Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well.", "Drop by teaspoons 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.", "Bake in moderately hot oven (400\u00b0) about 12 minutes."]
["flour", "salt", "baking soda", "shortening", "sugar", "mincemeat", "eggs", "vanilla", "nuts"]