Christmas Mincemeat Squares
Capture the cozy magic of the holiday season with these festive Christmas Mincemeat Squares, a delightful and easy-to-make dessert perfect for your holiday table. Featuring a buttery, crumbly oatmeal crust and topping, paired with a rich, spiced mincemeat filling, these squares strike the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal prep time, this recipe is ideal for busy holiday baking or last-minute gatherings. Whether you use store-bought or homemade mincemeat, the blend of warm spices and sweet, fruity notes will transport you straight into the heart of Christmas cheer. Dust them with powdered sugar for a magical, snowy finish and serve up these irresistible treats as a dessert or indulgent snack that’s sure to spread festive joy. Perfect for gifting, parties, or simply savoring with a cup of coffee!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams light brown sugar
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 300 grams mincemeat (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9-inch (23 cm) square baking tin with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir until a crumbly dough forms.
Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking tin, spreading it out evenly to create the base.
Spread the mincemeat evenly over the base layer, covering it completely.
Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the mincemeat layer, gently pressing it down to form a topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly firm.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the tin before slicing into squares.
Dust the squares with powdered sugar for a festive touch, if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.3 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.9 g | 510% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1718 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 569.2 g | 207% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 265.5 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 1315 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
