Vegan Christmas Brownies

These Mince Pie Christmas brownies are a fantastic holiday treat. Perfect for the run up to Christmas or even on the big day itself. Just make sure to let them stand before tucking in!

Course Dessert

Cuisine British

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Resting 30

Servings Slices

Calories 284kcal

Author Jess & Dan

Ingredients

2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
6 tbsps water
140 g dark chocolate - make sure it's vegan!
½ cup vegan butter
1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
¾ cup plain flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
300 g mincemeat
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Mix the ground flaxseed with the water and set aside, it will go gel-like to become a flax egg.
2 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 6 tbsps water
Preheat the oven to gas mark 5 / 190°c and line an 8-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
Chop 100g of the chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave, then stir through the butter until it melts.
140 g dark chocolate, ½ cup vegan butter
Add the sugar to the chocolate and butter mix.
1 cup coconut sugar
Sift in the the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and then add the mincemeat, salt, vanilla and flax egg. Fold the mixture until it's combined.
2 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 6 tbsps water, ¾ cup plain flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder
Pour the mixture into a baking sheet lined with grease proof paper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, and leave to cool once out of the oven for around 30 minutes. This is to ensure it sets, yet it will remain a little gooey!
Once cool, melt the remaining chocolate and drizzle over the brownies.

Notes

The setting time is really important. It may be tempting to skip this step, but don't! The brownies need this time to set – but don't worry, they'll still be gooey in the middle.
You can use brown sugar instead of coconut sugar.
We used dark chocolate that is 74% cocoa.
Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Make sure to defrost thoroughly for most enjoyment.
Don't refrigerate, otherwise they will dry out. Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place but not the fridge.
Don't forget to check the nutritional information to make sure the jarred mince meat is vegan.

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