If you love the flavours of Christmas but want something quicker and easier than traditional mince pies, these Christmas Mince Pie Muffins are the perfect solution. Soft, lightly spiced, and packed with juicy dried fruit, they bring all the festive flavours in a much simpler, fuss-free form. Unlike pastry pies, these muffins are quick to make, freezer-friendly, and ideal for enjoying with family and friends over Christmas. They’re perfect with a cup of coffee or tea—or even for a quick festive snack, with just the right balance of fruit, spice, and light texture, these muffins capture the magic of Christmas in every bite.
Why You’ll Love These Christmas Mince Pie Muffins
- Quick and easy to make—no pastry required.
- Perfect for baking ahead and freezing for the festive season.
- Great to serve with tea or coffee.
- Make a lovely edible gift.
- Delicious warm, with whipped cream or a dusting of icing sugar.
What is mince meat?
I used a jar of mince meat from Aldi—just check for allergens as some contain nuts. For those new to mince meat, it’s a mix of cooked dried fruit and warming spices, traditionally used in small pastry pies. These muffins are a lighter, quicker way to enjoy the flavour of mince pies and Christmas cake without the stress!
I hope you enjoy baking these Christmas Mince Pie Muffins as much as we do! They’re quick, delicious, and perfect for sharing with friends and family throughout the festive season. Don’t forget to tag @littleloucooks if you make a batch—I’d love to see all your gorgeous bakes and festive creations!
Christmas Mince Pie Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 50 g oats
- 80 g sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 100 g melted butter
- 100 ml milk
- 2 eggs
- Zest of ½ orange
- 200 g mincemeat shop-bought mince pie filling
- 50 g milk chocolate chips plus extra for sprinkling on top
- Serve with freshly whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 180°C. Line 1 muffin tins with 12 paper cases
- To the mixing bowl add the self raising flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and orange zest mix really well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Melt the butter in a jug in the microwave. Then add the milk and crack in the eggs and mix well. Stir through the mincemeat. Pour into the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Scoop into the muffin cases. Top with a few extra chocolate chips.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. To check if they are cooked use a cocktail stick, when it comes out clean they’re ready.
- Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months
