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Classic Buttery Cozy Easy Mince Pies with Lemon
Cozy Easy Mince Pies are made with buttery homemade pastry and a classic dried fruit mincemeat filling for a simple holiday treat. This easy Christmas baking recipe gives you soft, golden pies with beautiful tops and warm festive flavor.
These Cozy Easy Mince Pies are the kind of treat you make when you want something warm, simple, and just a little bit old-fashioned. The dough comes together quickly, the lemon juice adds a tiny bit of brightness, and the whole thing feels like a holiday kitchen project you don’t have to fuss over. They’re rustic, slightly uneven in the nicest way, and honestly taste even better the next day.
If you love quick bakes that still feel homemade and warm, these Cozy Easy Mince Pies fit right in. The pastry is simple, the filling is already ready to go, and the whole recipe has that relaxed, home-kitchen feel. They’re perfect for gifting, holiday trays, or just enjoying with a quiet cup of tea.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy Cozy Easy Mince Pies
- They’re quick to whip up even on a busy day.
- The pastry is buttery with a bright hint of lemon.
- You can top them however you like — grated, cut-outs, or rustic lids.
- They freeze well and reheat beautifully.
- They’re cozy, comforting, and wonderfully old-school.
Cozy Easy Mince Pies
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Resting Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy
Description
Sweet little pies are perfect for gifting. Pack a few in a tin for neighbors or a hostess, and you’ve got an instant little gift with homemade charm.
Ingredients
- 500ml (280g) Snowflake Cake Wheat Flour
- 1ml salt
- 125g cold butter or margarine, cubed
- 1 egg, beaten
- About 30ml fresh lemon juice
- 454g jar dried fruit mincemeat
- 1 extra egg, beaten (for glazing)
- 15ml milk, for glazing
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the 500ml flour and 1ml salt.
- Add the 125g cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the whole thing looks like fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the 1 beaten egg, then add 30ml fresh lemon juice a little at a time until you get a soft dough.
- If it feels a bit sticky, just dust your hands with flour.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and pop it into the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Lightly flour your counter and roll out about three-quarters of the dough to roughly 3mm thick.
- Cut out 16 circles using a 6–7cm cookie cutter.
- Press each circle gently into greased muffin pans or loose-bottomed tart tins. No need for perfection.
- Place the pans in the fridge for 10 minutes so the dough holds its shape.
- Spoon 454g mincemeat evenly into the pastry bases. Don’t overfill; a heaped teaspoon or so is perfect.
- Take the remaining dough and divide it in half.
- You can grate one half over some of the pies (this gives a lovely crumbly top),
- Or roll it out and cut stars, hearts, or snowflakes from the dough.
- Place the toppings on the pies.
- Mix 1 beaten egg with 15ml milk and brush this over the tops for a golden finish.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake the pies for about 12 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- Let them sit in the pans for a few minutes before lifting them onto a wire rack.
- Once they’re cool, dust with icing sugar.
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tasted, and Tested by Gail
These Cozy Easy Mince Pies bring buttery pastry and warm mincemeat together in a small, shareable treat.
Cozy Easy Mince Pies are buttery, soft, and full of warm spiced mincemeat flavor. Their small size and simple pastry make them ideal for holiday trays or gifting, with a subtle lemon lift that balances the sweetness. Each pie is golden, rustic, and comforting, giving a sense of home and tradition in every bite.
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