Fruited Christmas Shortbread Cookies

Yield: 36 servings

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (9 ounce) box Nonesuch mincemeat
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg. Stir in vanilla extract and crumbled mincemeat. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Batter will be stiff.

Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, flatten slightly.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown. Cover with a glaze of confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract while still warm.