Holiday Mince Bars Recipe

Name: Holiday Mince Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons (generous) Calvados or good brandy; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup prepared mincemeat; powdered sugar, for finishing

Servings: persons

1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons (generous) Calvados or good brandy
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup prepared mincemeat
powdered sugar, for finishing

1
Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with warm water. Stir in the Calvados/brandy and let steep for 10-15 minutes, while you mix everything else up.
2
Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt, and set that aside too.
3
In large pot, melt the butter over medium high heat until bubbling and beginning to turn brown. Remove from the heat, allow to cool for a few minutes, then stir in the brown sugar with a large spoon or spatula. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat well by hand to combine.
4
Stir in the mincemeat, then add the flour mixture. Finally, drain the raisins, which should now be nice and plump and vaguely alcoholic, and stir those in at the end.
5
Spread the dough evenly the prepared pan (it will be quite thick), and then bake for 35 minutes. The center should spring back when touched, and the edges will be golden brown.
6
Cool completely in the pan, then give the bars a thorough dusting of powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve.

917

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup raisins, 2 tablespoons (generous) Calvados or good brandy, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Holiday Mince Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Holiday Mince Bars

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