Mince Pies Recipe

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and cut out circles using a round cookie cutter.

Place the circles into a greased muffin tin. Spoon a tablespoon of mincemeat into each pastry case.

Use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the remaining dough and place them on top of the mincemeat filling. Brush the tops with beaten egg.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.