Indulge in the perfect blend of festive flavours with this irresistible recipe for mince pie blondies. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious holiday treat. Experience the excitement of a traditional mince pie transformed into a decadent dessert. It’s a great way to use up any leftover mince pies or leftover mincemeat.
Get ready to indulge in a holiday treat like no other with these mince pie blondies! Packed with the enchanting flavours of the Christmas season, this irresistible recipe is bound to captivate your taste buds and impress your friends and family.
Top Questions
Are blondies meant to be gooey in the middle?
Why are mince pies eaten at Christmas?
Why is it called mincemeat there is no meat in it?
Can you mix mince pies into blondies?
How can you use up leftover mince pies?
Why you’ll love this mince pie blondies recipe
These mince pie blondies are a crossover recipe no one was expecting. It uses up your leftover mince pies and creates a new baked dessert to share with your friends and family.
Following the easy British mince pie recipe is the perfect way to jazz up your buffet table.
Making mince pie blondies is another great option for making edible gifts.
Ingredients
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Mince Pies
Shop bought or homemade mince pies work incredibly well in this recipe. If they’ve gone a little stale but are still edible this is the recipe for you.
If you want to make your own mince pies then check out my shortcrust pastry mince pies, air fryer mince pies or even crumble mince pies recipes. You can also check out my cranberry mincemeat recipes or vegan mincemeat recipe if you want to make your own mincemeat too.
Butter
Unsalted butter is a baker’s best friend. It adds structure, a chewy texture and in this leftover mince pie blondie recipe its soft and creamy. You’ll want to use melted butter for this though, it helps that caramel flavour infuse into the blondies.
How to make mince pie blondies – step by step
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Gently melt the butter in 10 second bursts in the microwave.
Add the brown sugar and the caster sugar to a bowl.
Add the butter to the sugar.
Mix together until combined.
Stir in the three eggs. (Photographed before I added the third in)
Mix together until the eggs are combined.
Add the vanilla extract and stir in.
Sieve in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix well.
Roughly chop the mince pies
Stir the mince pies into the blondie mixture.
Stud the blondie mixture with a few extra pieces of mince pie and lightly press in. Bake for 30 minutes and until the top feels set to the touch and is light brown colour.
Allow the blondie to cool in the cake tin until easy to handle and remove from the tin and cool the mince pie blondies on a rack.
Mince Pie Blondies Top Tips
Make sure to generously incorporate a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in your blondie batter. These aromatic flavours will infuse your blondies with an irresistible festive charm and smell incredible when baking.
While the classic version of mince pie blondies is heavenly on its own, consider adding additional mix-ins like chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, or even white chocolate chips to introduce an extra layer of texture and flavour to your blondies.
It’s best to slightly underbake them to ensure that they remain wonderfully chewy, just like a brownie.
Allow them to cool completely before cutting them into neat squares. This will help the blondies hold their shape and prevent them from crumbling, ensuring a perfect presentation when you serve them.
Serving Suggestions for mince pie blondies
Dusting of Icing sugar
Dust them with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a festive touch. This looks so lovely and reminds me of a light covering of fluffy snow.
Warm with cream or ice cream
Serve the mincemeat blondies warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can try mixing up other flavours too, like chocolate chip or salted caramel. Take your pick!
Fresh fruit
Chop up your favourite berries, fruits and even nuts and sprinkle them over your mince pie blondies. You drizzle over some cream to help all the flavours come together.
Using up leftover mince pies
Whether you have a few lonely pies sitting in your kitchen or an entire batch left from a holiday feast, repurposing them into a new and exciting treat is the perfect solution and this is a great leftover mince pie recipe to have under your belt.
With a bit of creativity, you can transform those leftover mince pies into mouthwatering mince pie blondies that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe.
Equipment
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Mince Pie Blondies Substitutions and variations
Add Biscoff
Adding Biscoff spread to your mince pie blondies will really boost that delicious gingerbread flavour.
Chocolate Chips
There are very few recipes that chocolate chips don’t make better and this leftover mince pie recipe is one of them! Just simply through a handful into your blondie mix before you bake them and enjoy that melted chocolate goodness.
You can mix dark chocolate, milk or white chocolate something really fancy.
Add Sprinkles
Turn these blondies into funfetti blondies by adding loads of sprinkles to the batter just before baking. The colour looks amazing when you bake the blondies and who doesn’t love a rainbow surprise when they bite into their blondies?
Add chopped nuts to the top before baking
Grab your favourite dried fruits and nuts and toss them into blondie batter. Being sure to mix them through thoroughly.
Strawberry Blondies
If you’re looking for a lighter more summery blondies recipe, add some freshly chopped strawberries into the batter and make Strawberry Blondies.
Storing mince pie blondies / Making ahead of time options
Once your blondies have cooled entirely, you can place them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with aluminum foil. This will help prevent them from drying out and keep them moist and delicious for longer periods.
If you prefer to store individual portions, you can also wrap each blondie separately in plastic wrap before placing them in the container.
If you’re looking to freeze your leftover mince pie blondies you can! Once fully cooled, wrap the blondies tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply thaw them at room temperature or warm them up in the oven for a few minutes to regain their fresh-baked taste.
FAQS
Are blondies meant to be gooey in the middle?
Yes, the best blondies are gooey and chewy in the centre whilst slightly crunchy on the outside. If you prefer your blondies to be more fully cooked you can just cook them for a litter longer and they will be a bit drier and more cakey.
Why are mince pies eaten at Christmas?
Mince pies are traditionally a Christian dessert, they were made in an oblong shape to represent the manager. But since then, they have become a staple in many Christmas households.
Why is it called mincemeat there is no meat in it?
This is because originally mincemeat did have meat in them! Many types now are vegetarian but a few will still have suet in them so you always need to read the packet.
Can you mix mince pies into blondies?
Yes, mixing mince pies into blondies is a great way to use up your leftover mince pies and make something new and exciting. You just need to add the crumbled mince pies into your simple blondie batter.
How can you use up leftover mince pies?
You can use up your leftover mince pies by using them in a number of recipes. Mince pie blondies, mince pie pancakes or mince pie flapjacks!
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Recipe
Mince Pie Blondies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 175 grams (6.25 oz) unsalted butter
- 200 grams (1 cups) light brown soft sugar
- 150 grams (0.75 cups) caster sugar
- 3 medium eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 250 grams (2 cups) plain flour / all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- small pinch salt
- 10 Mince Pies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
- Line a 9 inch x 12 inch cake pan (traybake tin/cake tin) with greaseproof paper.
- Gently melt the butter in 10 second bursts in the microwave.175 grams (6.25 oz) unsalted butter
- Add the brown sugar and the caster sugar to a bowl.200 grams (1 cups) light brown soft sugar, 150 grams (0.75 cups) caster sugar
- Add the butter to the sugar.
- Mix together until combined.
- Stir in the eggs. (Photographed before I added the third in)3 medium eggs
- Mix together until the eggs are combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir in.2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Sieve in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix well.250 grams (2 cups) plain flour / all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, small pinch salt
- Remove the Mince Pies from their packaging and roughly chop.10 Mince Pies
- Mix the mince pies into the blondie mixture and add it to the prepared cake pan and level it off.
- Bake for 30 minutes and until the top feels set to the touch and is light brown colour.
- Allow the blondie to cool in the cake tin until easy to handle and remove from the tin, place on a cooling rack and slice into bitesize pieces or bars.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
The blondies are delicious and a great way to use up leftover mincemeat.
These blondies were the perfect level of gooey! My family loved them.
That is what I love to hear.
wow this is such a cool recipe!! i love this idea! the blondies also look just scrumptious!
I’m always looking for new treats to make for the holidays- I tried out these blondies over the weekend and they were fantastic! Definitely making again for the holidays!
These look so good. I love blondies. Combining them with the flavor of mince pie sounds like a winner!
Oh how tasty! For a dessert with such complex flavors, it was remarkably easy to make. I’ll be making them again soon!
I didn’t think I was ready for mince pie anything yet, but when I saw this recipe I had to try it. Absolutely lush, I’ll definitely be making these blondies again.
The mincemeat works so well in these blondies! So delicious!
You’ve outdone yourself!