Mincemeat Bars
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Carol says, "A blanket of snowy white sugar covers these sweet, delicious bars. The mincemeat, molasses, raisins, and brown sugar flavors, enhanced by the orange and vanilla extracts combine to give a wonderful rich taste. Perfect for your fall and winter dessert table." Check out more of Linda's favorite Cookie Recipes and Secrets To Making Perfect Cookies. Also learn How To Have A Successful Holiday Cookie Exchange or Cookie Swap. Mincemeat Bars
1 cup all-purpose
flour 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cups firmly-packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons light or dark molasses 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon pure orange extract 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup prepared mincemeat 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons confectioners (powdered) sugar (for topping) Preheat oven to
375 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour a 13- x 9-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine egg, butter, brown sugar, and molasses; beat together until mixture is thick and smooth. Add orange zest, orange extract, and vanilla extract; stir to mix. Add mincemeat, raisins and nuts; stir to mix. Add flour mixture; stir until mixed. Spread the
batter evenly in the baking pan. Bake approximately 25 to 30 minutes or
until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from
oven.
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