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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Fruity Mince Pie Blondies

    Published: Sep 23, 2020 · Modified: Sep 11, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Festive fruity mince pie blondies are an easy and delicious Christmas bake! You get to enjoy all of the flavours of a mince pie in blondie form, and it's also a great recipe for using up leftover mincemeat.

    A real crowd-pleaser of a bake that can be enjoyed all year round. Serve as a dessert with clotted cream or for a festive tea-time treat with brandy butter.

    Mincemeat blondies dusted with icing sugar.

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    Buttery, soft and fruity, and best of all, so simple to make. I love the festive flavours in these moist mincemeat blondies.

    👩‍🍳 Love blondies? Check out my festive cranberry white chocolate blondies too!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Top Tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    1. Quick and easy to make.
    2. Made in one bowl.
    3. Can be customised with add-ins.
    4. Freezer friendly.
    5. All the flavours of Christmas.
    6. Easier to make than mince pies.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Mincemeat - use vegetarian mincemeat (i.e. without suet) if you're making these blondies for vegetarians. Most mincemeat is now made with vegetable shortening, but it's always worth checking the label.

    Butter - unsalted butter is best for this recipe. Melt in the microwave in 20 seconds bursts, stirring every time.

    Light Brown Sugar - gives the blondies a lovely caramel flavour. You can also use dark brown sugar if you prefer, for a richer tasting blondie.

    Egg - 1 egg is needed to help bind the blondie batter. I try and use large organic free-range eggs

    Vanilla Extract - make sure you use a good quality vanilla extract. It really makes a difference to the flavour.

    Salt - I love the salty sweet flavour combination and a little pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness in these mince pie blondies.

    Plain Flour - no raising agents are needed in this recipe so plain flour works well.

    Mixed Spice - gives the blondies a subtle festive spice.

    White Chocolate Chips (optional) - if you're a chocoholic like me then some white chocolate chips takes these mincemeat blondies to the next level of deliciousness!

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Melt the butter in the microwave (I do this in 20 second bursts to avoid exploding butter accidents!), then beat in the light brown sugar, egg and vanilla extract.

    Two: Mix in the salt, plain flour and mixed spice.

    Three: Stir through the mincemeat and white chocolate chips if using.

    Four: Spoon the blondie mixture into a 20cm square tin, lined with baking paper and bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 minutes.

    Step by step photo instruction collage for making mincemeat blondies.

    Top Tips

    • Leave the blondies to cool completely before cutting them into bars. If you're in a hurry, then pop them in the fridge to cool and set.
    • If you're adding the optional white chocolate chips, make sure the melted butter has cooled sufficiently so that the chocolate chips don't melt when mixed into the blondie batter.

      🍴 Serving suggestions

      I like to serve the mince pie blondies as a quick and easy dessert with clotted cream or my no-churn honeycomb ice cream. If you prefer, the blondies can be reheated in the microwave and served warm.

      I always include these mincemeat blondies on my Christmas buffet table, along with my mincemeat muffins, M&M cookie bars, and honeycomb tiffin. They're also perfect as a mid-afternoon pick me up during the festive season and beyond!

      Mince pie blondies on a chopping board ready to be sliced.

      📖 Variations

      Blondies are easy to customise based on your flavour preferences. Chopped nuts could be added to the mixture, or orange zest to make them extra-fruity.

      Blondies are usually made with light brown sugar but you could use a mixture of light brown and dark brown sugar which would give them an even deeper caramel flavour.

      If you can't get hold of mixed spice then use cinnamon instead.

      🥡 Storage

      The festive blondies will keep in an airtight tin or container for up to 5 days. Alternatively, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cut the blondies into squares once cool and place in a freezer-safe container, (separate each layer with baking paper so they don't stick together).

      ❓ FAQS

      What is mincemeat?

      During Medieval times, mincemeat originally contained minced meat along with the fruit and spices. The modern version is a mixture of chopped dried fruit, spirits (brandy, rum or whisky) and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Why not try adding it to an apple crumble?

      What is the difference between a blondie and a brownie?

      The main difference between a blondie and a brownie is chocolate! Brownies use cocoa powder and/or dark chocolate in the mixture, whereas blondies don't. Blondies are usually flavoured with vanilla and white chocolate.

      😋Related recipes

      Some more delicious recipes using mincemeat;

      • Apple and Mincemeat Crumble
      • Mincemeat Flapjacks
      • Baked Apples with Mincemeat
      • Crumble Topped Mince Pies
      • Mincemeat Pinwheels
      • Mincemeat Muffins
      • Mincemeat Crumble Slices
      • Mincemeat Brownies
      • Microwave Mince Pie Fudge

      If blondies are your thing, you might want to check out these easy blondie recipes too!

      • Nutella blondies!
      • Lemon and Blueberry Blondies
      • Biscoff Blondies

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        Easy Biscoff Blondies Recipe

      Recipe

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      Fruity Mincemeat Blondies

      These festive fruity mincemeat blondies are not only utterly delicious and easy to make, but also a great way of using up leftover mincemeat. All the flavours of a mince pie in blondie form!
      Course Dessert
      Cuisine British
      Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
      Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
      Total Time 35 minutes minutes
      Servings 16
      Calories 162kcal
      Author Beth Sachs
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      Equipment

      • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin
      • Mixing Bowl
      • Kitchen Scales
      • Measuring Spoons
      • Baking Paper
      • Wooden Spoon

      Ingredients

      Metric - US Customary
      • 115 g Butter
      • 215 g Light Brown Sugar
      • 1 Egg
      • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
      • ¼ teaspoon Salt
      • 125 g Plain Flour
      • 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice
      • 100 g Mincemeat
      • 50 g White Chocolate Chips optional

      Instructions

      • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ 350F/ Gas 4) and line an 8"/20cm square baking tin with non stick baking paper.
      • Melt the butter in the microwave in 20 second bursts, stirring each time.
        115 g Butter
      • Beat the light brown sugar, egg and vanilla extract into the melted butter until everything is combined.
        215 g Light Brown Sugar, 1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
      • Stir in the salt, plain flour and mixed spice then fold in the mincemeat and white chocolate chips if using.
        ¼ teaspoon Salt, 125 g Plain Flour, 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice, 100 g Mincemeat, 50 g White Chocolate Chips
      • Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Leave to cool completely before cutting into squares.

      Notes

      Variations:
      • Add the zest of 1 orange for an extra fruity kick.
      • Add a handful of chopped walnuts for crunch and texture.
      • Use a mixture of light brown and dark brown sugar for a richer taste.
      • Dust with icing sugar for a pretty tea-time treat.
       
      Storage
      The mince pie blondies will keep for up to 5 days in an air-tight container. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap in baking parchment and place in a freezer-safe container.
       
      Nutrition
      The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
       
      Nutrition Facts
      Fruity Mincemeat Blondies
      Amount per Serving
      Calories
      162
      % Daily Value*
      Fat
       
      5
      g
      8
      %
      Saturated Fat
       
      1
      g
      6
      %
      Cholesterol
       
      11
      mg
      4
      %
      Sodium
       
      82
      mg
      4
      %
      Potassium
       
      44
      mg
      1
      %
      Carbohydrates
       
      28
      g
      9
      %
      Fiber
       
      1
      g
      4
      %
      Sugar
       
      19
      g
      21
      %
      Protein
       
      3
      g
      6
      %
      Vitamin A
       
      19
      IU
      0
      %
      Vitamin C
       
      1
      mg
      1
      %
      Calcium
       
      30
      mg
      3
      %
      Iron
       
      1
      mg
      6
      %
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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      Reader Interactions

      Comments

      1. Chloe Edges

        September 24, 2020 at 11:28 pm

        5 stars
        Oh this is an excellent way of using up mincemeat or getting into the Christmas spirit early!

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      2. Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        September 25, 2020 at 8:07 am

        5 stars
        This is making me want mince pies already! They look delicious!!

        Reply
      3. Jacqueline Debono

        September 25, 2020 at 9:37 am

        5 stars
        I adore traditional British mince pies so am sure I'm going to love these blondies! Definitely getting enough mincemeat to make both this Christmas!

        Reply
      4. Farah Maizar

        September 25, 2020 at 9:51 am

        5 stars
        These look wonderful and just the way to usher autumn in! I love how chewy these blondies look, and with such simple ingredients too!

        Reply
      5. Amanda Marie Boyle

        September 25, 2020 at 10:43 am

        5 stars
        Love blonides, can't wait to try this version.

        Reply
      6. Pris

        September 25, 2020 at 11:10 am

        5 stars
        Still can't wrap my head around the fact that mincemeat is a sweet and not... minced meat hahha Thanks for the lovely recipe!

        Reply
      7. Maria

        September 25, 2020 at 12:22 pm

        5 stars
        It feels like Christmas waved early. Reading through the recipe made me feel like I can smell it. A beautiful way to have a dessert aside from the regular brownies. Thank you for sharing this! 🙂

        Reply
      5 from 7 votes

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