Mincemeat Drop Cookies

1 1/4 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp. vanilla
4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup mincemeat

Blend shortening and sugar. Add eggs, milk and vanilla. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients together and stir in gradually, mixing well. Stir in mincemeat. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 - 12 minutes at 375 degrees.