PTA Special Cookies

• 1 3/4 c. flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. margarine
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 (9oz box) None Such Mincemeat
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• 1/4 c. sugar

Mix flour, baking powder and salt in mixing bowl.
In separate bowl, cream margarine, 3/4 c. sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Break mincemeat into pieces (about like chocolate chips); add to creamed mixture with dry ingredients. Blend until just combined.
Chill in refrigerator 2 hours.
Shape into 1″ balls. Dip each into egg white, then into remaining sugar. Place sugar side up on greased cookie sheet.
Bake in 400 degree oven 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 3 dozen 2″ cookies.

My mother-in-love has made these for years, and they are a must have for Christmas in our family. The cookies are chewy, rich, and you would never guess they have mincemeat in them!