Spicy Mincemeat Bars

Warm, spiced, and deliciously comforting, these Spicy Mincemeat Bars are a holiday-inspired treat that's perfect for any season. Featuring a buttery oatmeal crust and crumbly topping, these bars are generously filled with rich, fruity mincemeat infused with cinnamon and nutmeg for an irresistible autumnal flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this recipe is surprisingly simple yet delivers maximum impact. Whether served as a festive dessert or a midday snack with a cup of coffee, these bars are a crowd-pleasing addition to your recipe collection. Enjoy the perfect balance of chewy, buttery layers with a spiced-fruit center that bursts with flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups mincemeat (prepared or store-bought)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined. The dough will be crumbly.

Step 4

Press half of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.

Step 5

Spread the mincemeat evenly over the crust, making sure to reach all the edges.

Step 6

Crumble the remaining dough over the mincemeat layer, gently pressing it down with your hands or a spatula to form the top layer.

Step 7

Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1-2 hours.

Step 9

Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut into 16 equal-sized bars. Serve at room temperature and store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1394.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5457.7

Total Fat 209.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 1975.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 866.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.4g	0%
Total Sugars 482.1g
Protein 54.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 409.8mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 1620.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.8%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 62.2%