Clementine mince pies

Get the mixing bowls out for traditional cakes and bakes that will fill your home with warming aromas as they cook

By Francesca Bonadonna (plantifullybasedblog.com) Makes 20 | Prep 35 mins plus chilling | Cook 10-15 mins FOR THE GINGERBREAD COOKIES 113g vegan butter, softened100g brown sugar45ml unsulphured molass

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