Recipes

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2. For dough, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.

Beat shortening and granulated sugar in a large mixer bowl on medium-high speed 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture just until combined.

Stir in mincemeat until well mixed.

3. Fill a measure tablespoon with dough.

Arrange dough on prepared cookie sheets 2 inches apart.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown.

Cool cookies on cookie sheets for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.

4. Meanwhile, for coffee frosting beat together confectioners¿ sugar, coffee, and melted butter in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until smooth.

5. Spread a rounded measure teaspoon of frosting on top of each cooled cookie.

Top each cookie with 1 pecan half.