Borden's None Such Mincemeat Cookies

I have been making these cookies for years. I got the recipe off the large Mincemeat Jar. I add crushed walnuts and frost them with carmel icing. Men love these cookies.

These turned out just beautifully. Of course, that was when I decided to follow the recipe and make them as directed "drop by TEASPOONFULL). My husband likes BIG cookies so I made them big(1ST pan,nope)2nd pan,better,3rd pan, JUST PERFECT!!!!

Childhood memory of mincemeat (from the dried box) cookies and a glass of milk. First cookie I made when I was 10 or 12. My children and grandchildren all love them. Still have the recipe card that my Mother used-60 years later.

This is a recipe close to what my mother always made at this time of year, so I had a yearning for some. So glad to find this site and the cookies are baking (and sampled). D-yummy! I added coconut & orange qes last half of dough to make a bar. Good

Have made these cookies for years. People who don't like mincemeat pie just love these cookies!

My grandmother made mince meat cookies using 1/2 jar, not the box. Anyone have that receipe? I bought the jar for years and it used to be on every label. Haven't seen it in the past 5 years. Please send to: Gblunt274@msn.com Thanks for your help

I have been making these and mincemeat holiday salad for over 50 years. Miss seeing the box of mincemeat on grocery shelves though.

Do you still sell the box of mincemeat, I have not found it in over ten of the local stores, Help, I have made the cookies for many years with the box and I miss them

Nonesuch dried mincemeat in the 9 oz. box is getting harder and harder to find. I found it at Meier this year and bought six boxes. The expiration date is 2013. I'm going to try the cookies.

there use to be a wonderful lemon iceing on these cookies.. who has that part of the recipe

A coworker had me try these cookies last year without knowing they were mincemeat! Delicious!!! Used to be able to get from Weis supermarket. Found the box in our local Shoprite.

I'm so happy I found this recipe. I made these cookies years ago and I lost the recipe. These cookies are delicious and now I will be able to make them for Christmas.

when to make cookies and there is no liquid to hold it together.not good, anyone out there have the same problem

Good Heavens, Sherri... there are 3 eggs plus the shortening and the mincemeat itself is wet. Did you misread the recipe?

MADE THESE COOKIES FOR YEARS USING THE BOX MINCEMEAT CAN ONLY FIND IT IN A JAR. GREAT BUY AT WALMART HAS A VERY GOOD EXPIRATION DATE . MAY BE JAN. BUT I'M BAKING. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

None Such has 2 different types of mince meat one comes in a jar and the other is a small block,you must compensate if using the block,while the jar contains liquid, the block is very dry,more like a bullion cube.

My mother did not like to bake very much as she did not like the feeling of flour. This cookie was a staple in our home. I still use it today and love it just as much.

A family favorite! Been baking these cookies since the early '80's!

after reading all these lovely compliments for this cookie, I can't wait to make them. Will be in my mixed boxes of gift cookies this year.

The Bordens site tells you that the concentrated 9oz box can be reconstituted with 3/4 cup water. You can also use 1/2 the jar or 1 1/3 c. for a more cake-like cookie.

The lemon glaze haley was asking about is also given there. It's just 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar and 1/4 c. lemon juice brushed or drizzled on warm cookies. We never glazed them when I was growing up, but it sounds yummy. Might add jest, too.

I grew up with Mincemeat pies and during the Holiday Season Mincemeat cookies, mom would make 3x the recipe. I had lost the recipe from the None Such jar, it has been about 15 years since this wonderful part of my childhood has been in my home. Made a double batch - family wants a couple of dozen, and mom would freeze the cookies, we had wonderful mincemeat cookies till February every year.

I have made this recipe every year especially around the holidays. My family loves them. I plan to make them part of my cookie trays for friends this year. This is one of the best cookies ever invented.

My grandmother made mincemeat cookies every Christmas (the 50's & 60's). The recipe was lost. Could this be the recipe she used? I have tried more than 30 different recipes and none have been the one she used. For reference, my grandmother would be 121 years old!

I use the Nonesuch mincemeat in a jar only, nothing else tastes the same. I also use the recipe from the jar, just like my Mama did starting 55 years ago. I have found that folks either love them or hate them, no in-between! Thankfully, my kids and their families LOVE them!

YES I ALSO FIND IT VERY HARD TO FIND THE NONESUCH IN A BOX THOUGHT PERHAPS I WAS IN AN AREA WHERE LATINS DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS THANKS HOUTX

YES I ALSO FIND IT VERY HARD TO FIND THE NONESUCH IN A BOX THOUGHT PERHAPS I WAS IN AN AREA WHERE LATINS DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS THANKS HOUTX

Bordan's, what happened to you BOXED Mincemeat ??? I always used it for my cookies instead of the jar, was taught by my mother ! I can't find the "boxed" kind anywhere .. do. you still make it ? cl316613jh@gmail.com let me know anyone can find it !

I'm 82 years old been making theses cookies since I was a child going to start baking this week for Thanksgiving. My family loves them have 19 coming for dinner this year so have lots of baking to do. Happy Holidays Everyone

Here is the recipe that's on the back of the Nonesuch box now. You can find the box (front and back and to purchase) at walmart.com:

"Prize Cookies (makes About 6-1/2 dozen)

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups unsifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (9 oz.) package None Such Condensed Mincemeat, crumbled

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Stir together dry ingredients; gradually add to shortening mixture. Mix well. Stir in mincemeat. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Frost if desired.

Tip: For a more cake-like cookie, substitute 1-1/3 cups (1/2 of a 27 oz. jar) None Such Ready-To-Use Mincemeat (Classic Original or Brandy and Rum) for condensed mincemeat."

p.s. I've never made these cookies. Thanks for all your great comments and tips. I see that Wegman's carries the boxed None Such Mincemeat, and hope to find it there this week and make a trial of these cookies before Christmas. I have loved reading in the comments about everyone's traditions! Olde Christmas is the best Christmas! :-) Grandma knew best. :-)

I was wondering if Borden’s still mfg. the condensed mincemeat. Now, I’m delighted to find the mincemeat cookie recipe!!! My family LOVES mincemeat, so I know they’re in for a new treat, along with the awaited “pie”!!

How do you adjust this recipe for altitude? I live at 7,200 feet.

Last christmas i had 2 jars of Non such mincemeat I had almost a full jar left so it's been in fridge since then, question is will it be
alright to use in cookies ?
Thank you,
Karen Hansen

I just found 5 boxes of condensed mincemeat in my partners fridge. I’m excited to make cookies based on all these reviews. I have never had any as it’s not part of my upbringing but I’m excited to make and try these!

Loved reading all the testimonies and stories of growing up around this one cookie. My husband asked me to make these for his friend and mentor who is 89 yrs old. He said it was his and his wife's favorite cookie. For she has passed on a few years ago now. He said that he has not had anyone make him these since his wife's passing. I am very excited and honored to be making these for him. I personally have never heard of such a cookie and had to do some research. I just hope I can make them the way he remembers.

Have been loving these cookies for many many years. My mom always put 1/2 maraschino cherry on top before baking and I’ve done the same. Definitely a family favorite!

My mother in-law made these cookies for years never did get the recipe from her wanted to make these for my husband as a treat to remember his child hood Thank you for all the reviews on them gives me a lot of n ew ideas.

Our family always made these, now I have to be gluten free, has anyone tried to use gluten free flour to make these, and how did it turn out?
Mark

We were raised up in Arkansas eating warm mincemeat cookies at Christmas time!! Our grandmother made the recipe from the box happy holidays!!Still enjoy making them today

When my grandma made mincemeat cookies she would send my whole family a packed coffee can each, she made them much darker and so soft cake like you are the whole can before you realized how did she do it, because all recipes are a very light in color. She past away before I was able to ask her what her secrete was. Please can any one think of a way to get the Bayer to become darker? Help

its been a long time since i had these cookies..40 yrs..i was wondering if i could make in advance and freeze..being a soft cookie..i'm thinking no!

Can you substitute butter for shortening?

So I bought the box and want to make the cookies. Do I reconstitute it or just take it right out of the box and 'crumble' it in?

You can buy mincemeat at Amazon,it may be seasonal

A few days ago I made these using Bob's Red Mill "1 to 1 Baking Flour." The resulting cookies were good. The only change I made, after tasting them, was to add 1/2 tsp vanilla. I think up to 1 tsp would work well - that's what I will use next time. I grew up eating these in the fifties and sixties, and my family agrees these are excellent.

Perhaps your grandma used dark brown sugar.

New Hyde Park—
The recipe on the box uses 1/2 cup less flour than the jar recipe. I have not made these yet or even bought either box or jar, but think you just crumble it in. I would be interested in knowing from folks who have made both, which did they prefer.

A staple in my family. This year I was able to find homemade mincemeat with meat!! Making cookies from my grandma's recipe. House smells wonderful.

I grew up in Arizona. I Mom made these every Christmas. Both of My Brothers were in the Military and My Mom always sent them a care package with these cookies as well as other cookies, fudge, and cake. I Love these cookies and I couldn't find the receipt. Now I have it! I am making then for Christmas this year! Bringing Back childhood memories. My Mom would always save me some of the dough to eat. So Yummy!! Thanks fir the recipe! Merry Christmas!!

These turned out yummy (and brown) using all whole wheat flour. I added extra cinnamon and nuts.

Can you use butter instead of shortening?

As a child my family made these cookies. They are absolutely delicious!! We used the box. We have not been able to find the boxed for years. I will compensate with half of the jar. We crumbled the mince meat from the box into the ingredients.

Our recipe:

2 C. sugar
4 & 1/4 C. flour
1 C. butter
2 eggs
2 C. mince meat (crumbled up)
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking powder
1 & 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 & 1/2 C. chopped pecans or walnuts

Cream butter & sugar, add beaten eggs, & spices. Dissolve soda in mince meat & add to mixture with vanilla & add the nuts. Sift baking powder with flour and add to the mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on to greased baking sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. We did not glaze them.

My memory is these cookies are to die for. One of the best cookies I have ever had. All of you out there making mince meat cookies this holiday season, enjoy!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Love these cookies, my mom used to make them every year. Found the boxed mincemeat this year for the first time in years. I am eating the first ones right out of the oven. I used 1/2 butter 1/2 Crisco and turned out great. I got the boxed mincemeat a t Bashes here in Mesa

could I use liquid shortening in place of crisco?

I miss the box - crumble the condensed mincemeat into the Prize Cookies recipe - it is the absolute best! Was just gifted a jar - so I guess I'm going to have to try the 'cake-like' cookie - not sure if I will like it as well. Why is it so hard to find the box? grumble, grumble, grumble.... :)

You NEVER substitute a liquid fat for a solid. Never. Unless you want cookie puddles. It's all about the texture and solid to liquid ratio. and yes, you can substitute butter for the crisco. Not only does it taste better, but its healthier.

This is something I grew up with, back on the farm, and I love them so much, My Granmother made them with with bacon grease and lots of nuts. They were the best part of coming home from school!

How to do you substitute from the 9oz. condensed to the jar? I have always used the 9oz.pkg. & had to switch to the jar. I simmered the 9oz. the night before but I don't know how much of the jar I should use to bake my cookies.

I bought jars through Amazon. I followed the recipe teaspoon, 400 degrees,12 minutes, burnt. It’s not my oven because I made three batches of other cookies that came out perfect. 375 for 8 minutes is working for me. I am also using parchment paper instead of greasing the cookie sheets.

They totally quit making the condensed package. Has anyone had success with the liquid jar?

I got the package direct from the manufacturer website a few weeks ago. You might try looking there.

Per Bordon telephone call - I was told today they have discontinued the 9oz box of Condensed Mincemeat. My mother made a specific cake using this product for over 60 years and now we no longer can make it. It doesn't work with the jar of mincemeat. Sad day!! Does anyone have an idea of how we can make our own??

I am experimenting with the cookie today. I bought a jar of mincemeat and reduced it by 1/3. I let it sit on low for about two-3 hours, just to get the majority of the “water” out. Getting ready to make a batch now. My family doesn’t like them coke like, so I am hoping that it works. I have always used butter rather than shortening. It gives a richer flavor and makes for a better cookie. I am also going to sprinkle some flour into the mincemeat and hope that it will be more condensed. Will let you know later.

My mom also made mincemeat cookies for Christmas (using the condensed mincemeat in the box), and I have made them for family for many years. She used to make balls of the dough and roll them in sugar before baking. It was a nice way to include kids in the baking and it gives the cookies a slight crystalline sugar coating. I have two boxes left of the condensed mincemeat, and then I will have to figure out the jar.... I am not a good adaptive cook, so I am hoping someone will make a good recommendation!

HELP! Always used the box. Everyone loved them last year and wanted recipe. Smuckers (new owner of Borden) advised no longer making condensed box of mincemeat. Advised using one half of 27 ounce jar. Followed recipe to a t. Way way too soft. Good flavor but I want crisp cookies!!!!!!

Curious about cooking the mincemeat to reduce water and/or using only 2 eggs instead of 3? Or adding cornstarch. A little help from you mincemeat cookie makers? I have some disappointed people for Christmas if I am unable to make the cookies, and the mincemeat is too expensive to keep experimenting. Plus, such experiments will double my waist line.

Thank you in advance for your recommendations and suggestions.

Always liked the jar better trythe n branxy its excellent the bordens surprise cookie recipe is online. I always use butter and add walnuts. You an try diffetent additions you like. I frost with lemon and powder sugar mixture sometimes orange or almond flavor .

Boxed (condensed) version has been discontinued. They're getting a lot of complaints: 1-800-742-6729

I have made Mincemeat Bar Cookies at Christmastime for 60 years - the recipe in the early editions of the Betty Crocker Cookbook. It uses a 9 oz. box of condensed mincemeat. I am beyond disappointed that is it discontinued. I experimented with the jar for the first time today, using 1/2 jar and an additional 1/2 cup of flour. The cookies are too "cakey" but almost acceptable. I'll try again after Christmas (have 4 boxes of condensed that will get me through this holiday season). I'll continue with the 1/2 jar and extra flour, but next time plan to add extra raisins, probably 1/2 cup, and might consider adding currants. Surely some of you are making the same bar cookie. What have you done to adapt? Have you figured out a good way to condense the jarred mincemeat to approximate the boxed? I used Crosse & Blackwell for my first experiment, not None Such. Help! I can't give up on these bar cookies. They've become favorites of several family members including a teen.

Shame on them for discontinuing boxed mincemeat!!!! I don’t want to mess up the original flavor and texture of my cookies!!!
Bring it back!!! Grew up with these and want to continue the tradition… I want my great grands to experience these delicious cookies!!

I want them to bring back the condensed boxed version of the mincemeat, as well. I always enjoyed making the Prize cookies and the jar version is just not going to work out.

I made the cookies today using the jar. Some of the seasoning is a bit different from using the prior boxed kind. Plus, they were not quite as sweet. I’ll make them again and I’m increasing the sugar from 1.5 cups to about1.75 cups. Otherwise, in my oven 12 minutes at 400 was perfect.

I make these cookies, but I also add spices, cinnamon, allspice ,cloves, and mace. 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 t of the rest. I use the jar, and then break up the dry box of mincemeat. I also add a teaspoon rum extract.

Mincemeat cookies are a holiday family tradition in my family, and I have been making them with condensed mincemeat for years. I used my last box last Christmas, and Borden/None Such recommended that I substitute 1 and 3/4 cup of the jar mincemeat for condensed mincemeat. This volume of wet mincemeat will not work because the resulting dough is the consistency of quick bread. There are some other cookie recipes on line that I may try, but I will not be purchasing None Such mincemeat again until the bring back Condensed Mincemeat. I will be looking for recipes for making my own mincemeat that use the same ingredients listed on the None Such condensed mincemeat boxes.

Can someone post the ingredients of the condensed mincemeat box here? I will try and make my own also.

The condensed box of mincemeat weighs 9 ounces. It is worth a try to take 1/2 of the bottled mincemeat and condense it slowly yourself in a shallow dish or pan to 9 ounces. Then proceed with the cookies.
The ingredients on the box were in this order: raisins, sugar, dried apples, dextrose, water, 2% or less of salt, beef, cornstarch, dried citrus peel, apple juice concentrate. spices, and distilled vinegar.