Best 14 Mincemeat Cookie Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of mincemeat cookie squares, a tantalizing treat that seamlessly blends the rich, fruity flavors of mincemeat with the comforting warmth of classic cookies. These delectable squares boast a golden-brown crust that encases a tender, moist interior, studded with plump raisins, aromatic spices, and a hint of citrus zest. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy flavors, complemented by a subtle crunch from the chopped nuts. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings by the fireplace, these mincemeat cookie squares promise a blissful culinary experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. In this comprehensive guide, we'll provide you with two irresistible recipes for mincemeat cookie squares: a classic version that stays true to tradition and a delightful variation that incorporates a layer of creamy custard for an extra layer of decadence. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure as we unveil the secrets behind these irresistible treats!

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

MINCEMEAT COOKIES



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You can taste the spirit of Christmases past in these chewy old-fashioned cookies with their sweet caramel frosting. One batch makes 9 dozen cookies that freeze well for the holidays!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3-1/4 cups prepared mincemeat
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon rum extract
9 dozen pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Add mincemeat; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., For the frosting, combine the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 6-8 minutes, stirring twice, or until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the confectioners' sugar, cream and extract; beat until smooth. Frost the cookies; top each with a pecan half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SOFT MINCEMEAT COOKIES



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WE CALL these "Santa's cookies" because they're what we put out for Santa instead of the usual decorated Christmas cutouts. These cookies remain a traditional part of my holiday baking. Besides a plate for Santa, they fill gift plates for family and friends. I'm often told they're the first to disappear. -Evelyn Wadey, Blackfalds, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup mincemeat
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and mincemeat. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if desired. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINCEMEAT COOKIES I



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Add more mincemeat or a pinch of other spices to change the flavor of these cookies.

Provided by Glenda J.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups prepared mincemeat, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Cream shortening, sugar and eggs together, then beat in vanilla. Sift the flour, salt and baking soda together, and add to shortening mixture. Mix until well blended. Stir in the nuts and mincemeat and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls on the cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes until light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 56.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

MINCEMEAT COOKIE SQUARES



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Make mincemeat out of cookie making! Bake tender cookie layers that sandwich fruity mincemeat filling. It's one-pan easy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 cups prepared mincemeat
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Stir Bisquick, granulated sugar, milk, butter and egg in medium bowl until dough forms.
  • Pat half of the dough in pan, using floured fingers, to within 1/2 inch of edges. Spread mincemeat over dough. Pat out remaining dough to same size on waxed paper. Place paper side up over mincemeat; peel off waxed paper.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
  • Stir remaining ingredients until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over top. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg

MINCEMEAT COOKIES II



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This recipe was handed down to me by my Great-Grandmother.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
2 cups prepared mincemeat pie filling
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Cream together brown sugar and shortening.
  • Add in egg and mincemeat and mix well. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda and stir into mincemeat mixture.
  • Drop onto cookie sheet and bake 7 - 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 215.4 mg, Sugar 30 g

OLD-FASHIONED MINCEMEAT COOKIES



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Shh! Don't reveal the secret ingredient in this tender, chewy, old-time cookie until after they take a taste. This recipe will win over even those who think they don't like mincemeat.-Lucie Fitzgerald, Spring Hill, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (9 ounces) condensed mincemeat, cut into small pieces
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in mincemeat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls; dip into egg white and remaining sugar. Place sugar side up 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

CHRISTMAS MINCEMEAT SQUARES



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Because of the whole wheat flour, I've always felt these squares were somewhat healthy. Maybe I'm kidding myself, but I definitely can say they're delicious, and perfect for any holiday goodie platter.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 32 squares

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole wheat flour (or use all-purpose)
2 cups oats (not instant)
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup melted butter (or margarine, but butter is best)
2 cups mincemeat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F; grease a 13x9 pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and baking soda.
  • Stir in melted butter and mix together until mixture appears crumbly.
  • Firmly pat half the crumb mixture into prepared pan, then cover evenly with mincemeat.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over mincemeat and pat lightly.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until squares appear golden brown.
  • Cool before cutting into squares.

MINCEMEAT COOKIE SQUARES



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This recipe is from Betty Crocker. I suppose I like it so much because, while I really enjoy mincemeat, a slice of pie is just too much mincemeat for me. With this great cookie, you can enjoy mincemeat but not be overwhelmed by it!

Provided by Wineaux

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups Bisquick
1 cup sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons soft butter
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups prepared mincemeat
1/2 cup powdered sugar, stirred together with
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Grease an oblong pan, 13x9x2 inches. Thoroughly mix all ingredients except mincemeat and Orange Glaze.
  • Pat half of dough into pan to within 1/2 inch of each edge; spread with mincemeat. Pat out remaining dough to same size on waxed paper.
  • Place paper side up over mincemeat; peel off waxed paper.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Drizzle Orange Glaze over top.
  • Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
  • Orange Glaze: .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 106.1, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.2, Protein 0.8

MINCEMEAT BARS



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Make and share this Mincemeat Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
1 (28 ounce) jar ready-to-use mincemeat
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In large bowl, mix dry ingredients.
  • Add the oil and milk, stirring until mixture is well moistened and crumbly.
  • Reserving 1 cup of the mixture, press the remainder into 9"x13" baking dish; spread with mince meat.
  • Sprinkle evenly with remaining mixture and nuts.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cut into bars.
  • Store, loosely covered, at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.6, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 81.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 49.3, Protein 4.5

MINCE PIES



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Learn to make British mince pies, which are basically rich tarts filled with dried fruits and spices soaked in alcohol, a Christmas specialty.

Provided by Regula Ysewijn

Number Of Ingredients 25

1¼ cup (175g) currants
1¼ cup (175g) large dark raisins
6 oz (175g) stewing apple, in small pieces
⅓ cup (50 g) candied orange peel
2 oz (50 g) prunes, pitted and chopped
½ cup (115g) butter, frozen and grated
½ cup (115g) soft brown sugar
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground mace
½ tsp. ground cloves
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. ground ginger
Pinch of sea salt
½ lemon or Seville orange, zest, and juice
1 cup brandy or rum (or half sherry, half rum) or as needed
1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. (20g) confectioners' sugar
Pinch of sea salt
7 Tbsp. (100g) chilled butter, diced
1 Tbsp. cold water
1 egg yolk
Butter, for greasing
Flour, for dusting
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp. milk

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients for the mincemeat in a bowl and add brandy or rum to cover the fruit. Stir well, then let it rest overnight. The next day, stir again and then divide among sterilized preserving jars.
  • To make the pastry, mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Rub the butter into the mixture until it is the consistency of fine breadcrumbs. Add the water and egg yolk and knead until the mixture comes together into a smooth dough. Alternatively, use a food processor to make the pastry. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat your oven to 350° F. Grease the tart molds with butter and cover the base of each with a small circle of parchment paper. Dust with flour.
  • Briefly knead the pastry until smooth, then pat it into a rectangle and roll it out to a thickness of ⅛ inch. Use a round cutter with a diameter of 2¾ - 3¼ inches to cut out pastry circles. Gently push the pastry rounds into the tart molds. Prick the base or each tart shell three times with a fork.
  • Knead the remaining dough back together and roll it out to cut out the lids-you can choose whichever shape you like, but stars are the most traditional.
  • Divide the 8 ounces of filling among the tarts and press down gently. Place the lids on top and brush with the egg wash.
  • Bake in the middle of the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

MINCEMEAT BAR COOKIES FOR COOLMONDAY



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I created this recipe for the Bake-a-thon in honor of CoolMonday who recently lost her battle with cancer. I did not know her or her husband but I was touched this morning when I read of them and the Bake-a-thon hosted by ChefFiFi. These bars are a great holday dessert, but could be enjoyed any time of the year. I have to confess, I love mincemeat but I am not a pie crust maker so I created these for the mincemeat taste but SO easy! My

Provided by Jewels in Woodinvil

Categories     Tarts

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (27 ounce) jar mincemeat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Grease or spray 13 x 9 pan.
  • Combine cake mix, oatmeal and melted butter in mixing bowl.
  • Reserving 1 cup of mixture, spread remaining mix into prepared pan, gently pressing to form bottom "crust".
  • Spread prepared mincemeat over crust.
  • Sprinkle mincemeat with remaining cake mix mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
  • These could be made in a tart pan with a removable bottom and cut into thin wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 338.4, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 49.7, Protein 3.1

MINCEMEAT COOKIE BARS



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Make and share this Mincemeat Cookie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup milk
2 cups mincemeat
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl.mix well.
  • add oil and milk.stirring just until moistened.and crumbly --
  • reserve 1 cup of mixture.for topping.
  • press remaining mix into 13x9 pan -- which has been coated with spray.
  • spread with mincemeant.near but not to edge.sprinkle reserved topping and bake at 400* for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • loosen edge of warm layer with knife.cool.
  • then cut into bars.
  • store loosely covered at room temperature -- .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 84.8, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 21.4, Protein 2

MINCEMEAT SQUARES



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A pie in a cookie sheet! Excellent company or pot luck recipe for mincemeat lovers everywhere. My family loves these squares at Thanksgiving and Christmas but they are good any time of the year. Good with a scoop of ice cream and some butterscotch sauce on top if you dare. Or a dollop of whipped cream is nice too.

Provided by foodtvfan

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lard
1 egg yolk, reserve the egg white for the top
1/2 cup milk, enough to make 1/2 cup
3 cups mincemeat
1 -2 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg white, for top crust
1 cup icing sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • PASTRY:.
  • Sift flour, sugar and salt into a large bowl.
  • Cut in lard with a pastry blender until it resembles coarse meal.
  • Put egg yolk in measuring cup, add milk to make 1/2 cup.
  • Add egg mixture to bowl; stir until dough clings together and forms a ball.
  • Roll out half the dough on a floured surface to a 15" x 11" rectangle; transfer to a cookie sheet.
  • Note: You can make a parchment paper or wax paper pattern measuring 15" x 11". Roll out pastry directly onto the paper for easy transfer to baking sheet.
  • FILLING:.
  • Spread mincemeat filling evenly over dough to within 3/4 inch of edges.
  • Dot the top of the mincemeat with the bits of butter.
  • FINAL ASSEMBLY:.
  • Roll out remaining half of dough; cut vents.
  • Moisten edges of bottom pastry with cool water using a pastry brush or your fingers. Cover filling with the top pastry, sealing edges.
  • Pinch edges together and crimp.
  • TOPPING:.
  • Beat egg white until stiff; spread on top crust.
  • Bake in preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack.
  • GLAZE (optional):.
  • Combine icing sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle over warm pastry.
  • Cool slightly before cutting into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.2, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 142.2, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 1, Sugar 29.9, Protein 2.3

MINCEMEAT & SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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An easy alternative to mince pies. For a festive presentation, pile the squares on a cake stand and top with holly and a snowy dusting of icing sugar.

Provided by Good Food team

Time 1h5m

Yield Cuts into 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g pack butter , at room temperature
100g golden caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
11/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
250g plain flour
140g ground rice
350g mincemeat (top-quality or homemade)
2 tbsp granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line the base and sides of a 20cm square tin with baking parchment. Beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, 1 tsp of the cinnamon and the cloves together with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Stir in the flour and ground rice first with a spoon, then get your hands in and knead to a smooth dough.
  • Halve the dough and press one half evenly into the base of the tin. Spread the mincemeat over the top, leaving a 1cm border around the edge. Roll out the remaining dough between 2 sheets of baking parchment to a 20cm square, then slide onto the mincemeat. Seal around the edge with your fingers gently press all over until dimpled, then prick all over the top with a fork.
  • Bake for 25-30 mins until lightly golden. Mix the granulated sugar with the remaining 1/4 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Cool in the tin before cutting into squares. Will keep for 3 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a variety of dried fruits. This will give your mincemeat cookies a more complex flavor. Some good options include raisins, currants, cranberries, cherries, and apricots.
  • Don't be afraid to add some spices. A little bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger can really enhance the flavor of your cookies.
  • Let the mincemeat mature. The longer you let it sit, the better the flavor will be. If you can, make your mincemeat a few weeks ahead of time.
  • Use a cookie cutter to make fun shapes. This is a great way to get kids involved in the baking process.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. They should be cooked through but still slightly soft in the center.

Conclusion:

Mincemeat cookies are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to share with your family and friends, give these mincemeat cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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