Baking mincemeat bar cookies is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the cool Monday holiday season. With their sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to create perfect mincemeat bar cookies. From gathering the necessary ingredients to following step-by-step instructions, we've got you covered. So, grab your aprons, preheat your ovens, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together!
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MINCEMEAT COOKIE BARS
My daughter won the grand champion title at the Alaska State Fair with these bars when she was 10. The topping is delicious but a bit crumbly; for neatly edged cookies, freeze before cutting. -Mary Bohanan, Sparks, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with foil; grease foil with butter. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in oil and milk. Reserve 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Spread with mincemeat. Stir pecans into reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over top. Bake 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MINCEMEAT COOKIE BARS
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
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 BAR COOKIES FOR COOLMONDAY
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
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 COOKIES
Use up a jar of mincemeat to make these festive cookies. They're a perfect addition to a Christmas dessert spread, or a great gift
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 25m
Yield MAKES 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Beat the butter with both types of sugar and the salt. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract and mincemeat. Stir in the flour and bicarbonate of soda, then chill for 20 mins.
- Scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto two lined baking sheets, leaving a bit of space between each so they can spread. Bake for 10-12 mins, or until the cookies are just firm around the edges but still soft in the middle - they will firm up as they cool. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
MINCEMEAT BARS
These are spicy bar cookies made with mincemeat filling, spices and nuts. They are topped with a sweet glaze while still warm.
Provided by Staplemom
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two 9x13 inch baking pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, molasses and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; stir into the molasses mixture. Stir in hot water, almonds, raisins and mincemeat. Spread the dough evenly into the bottoms of both pans. It will be thin but the mixture will puff up when baking.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Cool in pans on wire racks. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, hot milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon almond extracts until smooth. Spread over warm bars. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 46.3 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
MINCEMEAT COOKIES II
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
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
CHOCOLATE MINCEMEAT BARS
What would the holidays be without mincemeat for dessert? Even people who say they don't care for the taste will be surprised to find they love these tender chocolate bars. -Darlene Berndt, South Bend, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in mincemeat. Stir in chocolate chips., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until dark golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Freeze option: Freeze cooled bars in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of mincemeat. You can use store-bought mincemeat, or make your own using a recipe like the one provided in the article. If you're using store-bought mincemeat, be sure to choose one that is high quality and has a good flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown. The cookies are done baking when they are golden brown around the edges and the tops are set.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
These mincemeat bar cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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