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Chocolate Mincemeat Bars

Name: Chocolate Mincemeat Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-3/4 cups mincemeat; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; Confectioners' sugar

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Darlene Berndt

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Updated on Apr. 20, 2022

What would the holidays be without mincemeat for dessert? Even people who say they don’t care for the taste will be surprised to find they love these tender chocolate bars. —Darlene Berndt, South Bend, Indiana

Can you freeze Chocolate Mincemeat Bars?

Freeze cooled bars in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw before serving.

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Chocolate Mincemeat Bars

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Yield:3 dozen

Prep:15 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-3/4 cups mincemeat
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar

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Directions

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In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in mincemeat. Stir in chocolate chips.

2
Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until dark golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Dust with confectioners' sugar.