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Photo, Erik Putz. Food Styling, Dara Sutin. Prop Styling, Madeline Johari.
Packed with flavour, texture and festive colour, this (mostly) store-bought spread proves that shortcuts can be an indulgent treat to others—and to yourself.
18 Tenderflake frozen mini tart shells, (225-g pkg)
President's Choice mincemeat
President's Choice shortbread cookies, (shortbread stars with cranberry pieces)
Position rack in centre of oven, then preheat to 375F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange mini tart shells on prepared sheet to thaw for 10 min.
Fill each thawed tart shell with 1 scant tbsp mincemeat.
Bake until edges are golden, 18 to 20 min. Top tarts with shortbread stars. Let cool completely.
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