1. Preheat oven to 375F. 2. Combine flour, soda, and cream of tartar.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg.
Stir in vanilla and crumbled mincemeat. 4. Add dry ingredients. Mix
well-batter will be stiff. 5. Roll into 1 1/4" balls. Place on
ungreased cookie sheet, flatten
slightly. 6. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown. Cover with
a glaze of
confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla while still warm.