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    Mincemeat Cookies

    Published: Dec 2, 2022 · Modified: Dec 5, 2023 by TastyBakesKitchen · Leave a Comment

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    This recipe for Mincemeat Cookies with a Lemon Drizzle is a lovely alternative to Mince Pies. Spice them up with Lebkuchen or your favourite spices and you have a lovely treat at Christmas. Use any leftover Mincemeat to make these Mincemeat Muffins.

    Plate of Mincemeat cookies.

    I adapted this recipe using my basic recipe for Melting Moments (Butter Biscuits), both recipes are ideal for children to make.

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    • Why You Will Like This Recipe.
    • Ingredients and Substitutions
    • How to Make Mincemeat Cookies Step by Step
    • Storage
    • Baker's Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Easy Recipes You May Like To Try
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    Why You Will Like This Recipe.

    • Uses any leftover mincemeat.
    • A nice recipe for children to make for friends and family
    • A great alternative to Mince Pies.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    This is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why I may have used them. See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.

    Ingredients for Mincemeat Cookies.
    • Butter - Unsalted. There is no need for the butter to be softened as it will be melted.
    • Lemon - Just use half a lemon. The zest is used in the cookie dough and the juice will make the Lemon Icing Drizzle. Using an Orange instead of a lemon is fine.
    • Icing Sugar - Confectioners sugar is fine. To avoid any lumps and for easier mixing, sieve it first.
    • Mincemeat - This is the sweet jarred mincemeat used in mince pies.
    • Spices - I used Lebkuchen, but you can use any spice that you wish. Ground mixed spice, Speculaas or Nutmeg is a lovely alternative.
    • Flour - Use plain flour or white spelt flour if you have any. There is no need for any raising agent in this recipe.

    How to Make Mincemeat Cookies Step by Step

    Preheat the oven to 160deg fan assisted. Have ready a baking tray lined with baking parchment.

    Mixing cookie dough in an electric mixer.

    Step 1: Cream the butter, and the sieved icing sugar together until smooth and well combined. 

    Step 2: Add the flour, mixed spice, and Lemon or Orange Zest.

    Cookie dough mixture in a mixing bowl.

    Step 3: Mix until well combined. Depending on your mixer, and how cold your kitchen is, you may develop a crumb texture. This is not a problem.

    Step 4: Using the warmth of your hands, bring the whole mixture together until you have a smooth firm dough. This could take a couple of minutes.

    Filling cookie dough on a baking tray.

    Step 5: Shape the dough into walnut sized pieces. Make a hollow in the centre of each ball of cookie dough.

    Step 6: Place each one onto the prepared baking sheet with a little space between each one to allow them to spread a little.

    Mincemeat cookies on a baking tray.

    Step 7: Fill each one with about half a teaspoon of sweet jarred Mincemeat. Do not overfill.

    Bake in the centre of the oven for 15 - 20 mins. Or until baked with a slight golden colour. They will spread a little. Once baked, leave them to cool completely.

    Making lemon icing to drizzle over some cookies.

    Step 8: While the cookies are in the oven, make the Lemon Drizzle icing. Mix the icing sugar with about 1 - 2 teaspoons of lemon juice until you have a thick runny consistency. Place the icing in a piping back and when the cookies have cooled completely, pipe across each biscuit in a zig zag fashion.

    Plate of Mincemeat Cookies.

    Once the Lemon Icing is set, the Cookies are ready to eat. They make a delicious edible gift at any time of year.

    Storage

    Room Temperature - These easy Mincemeat cookies will keep for several days in an airtight container.

    Fridge: You could make the dough ahead of time and keep it well wrapped in the fridge for a couple of days until you are ready to bake.

    Freezer: The cookie dough will freeze well, in portions if you can, in a suitable airtight container. Allow an extra couple of minute baking time.

    Baker's Tips

    • Tip 1 - Using this Mincemeat Cookie Recipe I managed to make 15 cookies, feel free to make larger ones if you wish, remembering to add a minute or two extra baking time.
    • Tip 2 - Don't overfill the cookies with mincemeat, it will run over and become a little messy.
    • Tip 3 - If you’re particular about making each Mincemeat Cookie the same size, weigh the whole dough then divide it into equal portions.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is in a jar of Ready to Use Mincemeat?

    You will often find, fresh and dried fruits such as apples, currants, sultanas and Raisins in jars of Mincemeat. Including Spices such as Ginger, Cinnamon, All Spice and Nutmeg. Brown sugar and Orange and Lemon Candied peel will also be included in the mixture.

    Does Jarred Mincemeat Have Meat in it?

    There is no actual meat in a jar of modern day sweet mincemeat. Although history does show that in the 18th century, with more sugar arriving from the West Indies, Mince pies began to get sweeter with less meat.

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    After making this recipe please let me know how you got on by leaving a comment below. Especially if you used alternative ingredients.

    Recipe

    Plate of Mincemeat Cookies.

    Mincemeat Cookies

    Lynn
    This recipe for Mincemeat Cookies with a Lemon Drizzle is a lovely alternative to Mince Pies. Spice them up with Lebkutchen or your favourite spices and you have a lovely treat at Christmas
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine British
    Servings 15
    Calories per serving 174 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 x baking tray
    • Baking Parchment

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 75 grams icing sugar sieved
    • 150 grams unsalted butter at room temperature
    • ½ teaspoon ground Lebkuchen spice
    • 225 grams plain flour sieved
    • zest of half a Lemon or half and orange
    • 75 g Mincemeat Sweet Jarred Mincemeat

    Water icing drizzle

    • 50 g icing sugar sieved
    • 1 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 160deg fan assisted. Have ready a baking tray lined with baking parchment.
    • Cream the butter, and sieved icing sugar together until smooth and well combined.
      75 grams icing sugar, 150 grams unsalted butter
    • Add the flour, Lebkutchen spice and Lemon or Orange Zest.
      ½ teaspoon ground Lebkuchen spice, 225 grams plain flour, zest of half a Lemon
    • Mix until well combined. Depending on your mixer, and how cold your kitchen is, you may develop a crumb texture. This is not a problem.
    • Using the warmth of your hands, bring the whole mixture together until you have a smooth firm dough. This could take a couple of minutes.
    • Shape the dough into walnut sized pieces. Make a hollow in the centre of each ball of cookie dough.
    • Place each one onto the prepared baking sheet with a little space between each one to allow them to spread a little. Fill each one with about half a teaspoon of sweet jarred Mincemeat. Do not overfill.
      75 g Mincemeat
    • Press down each ball of dough a little. Make a thumbprint or hollow in the centre and fill with sweet jarred Mincemeat. Do not over fill.
    • Bake in the centre of the oven for 15 - 20 mins. Or until baked with a slight golden colour. They will spread a little. Once baked, leave them to cool completely.
    • While the cookies are in the oven, make the Lemon Drizzle icing. Mix the icing sugar with about 1 - 2 teaspoons of lemon juice until you have a thick runny consistency. Place the icing in a piping back and when the cookies have cooled completely, pipe across each biscuit in a zig zag fashion.
      50 g icing sugar, 1 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • Once the lemon icing is set, the cookies are ready to eat.

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    Storage
    Room Temperature - These easy Mincemeat cookies will keep for several days in an airtight container.
    Fridge: You could make the dough ahead of time and keep it well wrapped in the fridge for a couple of days until you are ready to bake.
    Freezer: The cookie dough will freeze well, in portions if you can, in a suitable airtight container.
    Baker's Tips
    Tip 1 - Using this Mincemeat Cookie Recipe I managed to make 15 cookies, feel free to make large ones if you wish, remembering to add a minute or two extra baking time.
    Tip 2 - Don't overfill the cookies with mincemeat.
    Tip 3 - If you’re particular about making each Mincemeat Cookie the same size, weigh the whole dough then divide it into equal portions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

    Note: Recipes are tested using Metric only. The provided nutrition information is an estimate for the entire recipe, the calorie accuracy nutritional facts, unit and portion conversion are calculated by a third party app. and are not guaranteed.

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