Pastry

1. Rub butter into flour
2. Add sugar and salt
3. Combine into ball (add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water if required)
4. Heat oven to 200°C
5. Roll out dough. Using cutter, cut and place into patty tins
6. Spoon mincemeat mixture into pies
7. Cut star shapes from remaining pastry and place on top of pies
8. Brush with egg and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

For the mincemeat 

1. Cream butter and sugar
2. Add chopped nuts and raisins
3. Add cinnamon/ mixed tea spice
4. Add brandy