Fruited Shortbread Cookies

2 1/2 cups of flour 

1 teaspoons of cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups of confectioner’s sugar 

1  - 9 oz box mincemeat 

1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 teaspoon of baking soda 

1 cup of utter, softened 

1 egg

method;
Preheat oven to 375F.   Combine flour, soda, and cream of tartar.  In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg. Stir in vanilla and crumbled mincemeat. 

Add dry ingredients. Mix well, batter will be stiff. 

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

Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown. 

Cover with a glaze of confectioner’s sugar, milk and vanilla while still warm.