How to Make Mincemeat Squares

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Mincemeat squares are not your average holiday dessert, but don't be turned off by the name. Mincemeat is actually a mixture of chopped dried fruit, spices and sometimes a touch of liquor. It's sweet and makes a great holiday dessert filling. If you're not a fan of mincemeat, you can replace it with any kind of canned fruit pie filling.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Cookie sheet
1-1/2 cups flour
1-1/4 cups uncooked oats
3/4 to 1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups mincemeat pie filling

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Combine the dry ingredients. If you like your bars sweet, use all the sugar. If you prefer less sweetness, use 3/4 cup of sugar.
Step 2

Cut the shortening into the dry mixture, using a pastry blender or knife, until it reaches the texture of coarse crumbs. Pat half of the mixture into a 13-by-9 inch cookie sheet or pan.
Step 3

Spoon the mincemeat over the crust. Top with the remaining crumbs mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 4

Cool, then cut into equal squares. These are great served with whipped cream. The recipe should yield about 18 mincemeat squares.