Mincemeat Bars
Warm, spiced, and irresistibly crumbly, these Mincemeat Bars are a festive treat that combines classic holiday flavors with a comforting, homemade touch. Featuring a buttery crust made from rolled oats, light brown sugar, and a hint of ground cinnamon, these bars are layered with a rich, fruity mincemeat filling enhanced by a splash of vanilla for added depth. The crumbly topping bakes to golden perfection, creating a delightful contrast of textures. Ready in under an hour, these easy-to-make squares are perfect for your holiday dessert table, afternoon tea, or as a sweet gift. Serve them on their own or pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to take indulgence to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 2 cups Mincemeat filling
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Add the cold, diced butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Transfer half of the crumb mixture (about 2 cups) to the prepared baking dish. Use your hands or a spatula to press it firmly and evenly into the bottom to form the crust.
In a small bowl, mix the mincemeat filling with the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor. Spread the mincemeat mixture evenly over the pressed crust in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the mincemeat filling. Gently press it down to create an even top layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 12 squares or desired portions.
Serve as is, or pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.4 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.2 g | 631% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 122 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 802.7 g | 292% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.4 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 439.2 g | ||
| Protein | 58.7 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 1988 mg | 42% | |
*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.
