A rich and delicious treat!
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
1 cup quick oats
1 jar (29 ounces) CROSSE & BLACKWELL Plain Mincemeat
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (4.5 ounces )CROSSE & BLACKWELL Brandied Hard Sauce
PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
COMBINE flour, sugar, salt and baking soda in large bowl. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in oats. Press half of mixture into prepared baking pan.
COMBINE mincemeat and pecans in medium bowl; spread over crumb crust. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
BAKE for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes; cut into 2-inch squares. Serve warm with Hard Sauce or ice cream.
Makes 24 squares.
NOTE: Ice cream can be used as a substitute for hard sauce.