Mince Pie Brownies

Another recipe for you to try! For a tea time treat these brownies are a lovely Christmassy version of the traditional favourite. 

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and grease and line a 8x8 inch square baking tray. 

Ingredients 

• 4 mince pies, crushed. (Homemade or store bought!) 
• 113g unsalted butter 
• 100g dark chocolate 100g white/caster sugar 
• 100g light brown sugar 
• 2 large eggs 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 
• 70g)plain flour 
• 25g cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp ground mixed spice 
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Method

• Place the butter and dark chocolate into a heat proof bowl and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between until the chocolate and butter are all melted together. 
• Place the sugars, eggs and vanilla extract into a large bowl and whisk until combined and slightly frothy. 
• Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk briefly to combine. 
• Add in the flour, cocoa powder, mixed spice and baking powder and whisk until everything comes together and there are no lumps of flour. 
• Tip in the crushed mince pies and fold in gently with a spoon. 
• Pour the brownie mixture into your prepared pan and spread into an even layer. 
• Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the top looks matte in the oven light and an inserted skewer into the centre comes out with a few crumbs on, not liquid mixture. A skewer into the edges should come out clean. 
• Leave the brownies to cool completely in the pan before transferring to a chopping board and slicing into 9-12 squares. 
• The brownies will keep in an airtight container, at room temperature, for 5 days.

Mincemeat/pie filling is so versatile. We also enjoy it in baked apples. Simply core the Bramley apply, fill with mincemeat and microwave covered. A childhood favourite of mine!