Christmas baking recipes

A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding - so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales

Bake this festive fruit cake in advance of Christmas and feed it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky to build the flavour and keep it moist

No rolling required! Press the raw, crumbly pastry directly into your tin for a short, biscuity finish. Our easiest mince pie recipe and great fun to make with kids

Transform the yule log into a magical Christmas dessert using festive spices, a brandy butter filling and chocolate truffle icing for extra indulgence

Love crinkle cookies? Try our extra-festive version for Christmas, with orange zest, mixed spice and cinnamon – and not forgetting the classic fudgy centre

Make some gingerbread stars to hang from your Christmas tree. This biscuit dough is extremely forgiving if overworked, so it's perfect for baking with children

These festive vanilla cookies make a beautiful edible Christmas tree decoration. Or, you could pack them into boxes to give as end-of-term gifts for teachers and friends.

These easy cinnamon flavoured Christmas biscuits are great for getting the kids involved in cooking, and they can also be used as edible tree decorations

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

Treat guests during the festive season to these gorgeous Christmas tree cupcakes. Decorate with sugar balls, sprinkles or chocolate beans to make baubles

This decadent gingerbread cake is covered in a caramelised biscuit icing, finished with gingerbread biscuits and dusted with desiccated coconut 'snow'

Switch up your traditional Christmas pudding with this sticky toffee version. It's a great modern twist on the classic festive dessert

Perch these delightful little gingerbread houses on the edge of your mug for a festive treat. Try them with hot chocolate or mulled wine for adults

Get in the seasonal spirit with this stunning snowman cake. It will be a hit with the whole family and kids will love getting involved with the decorating

A German biscuit similar to gingerbread, lebkuchen is easy to make and a great Christmas treat

Take inspiration from a classic winter cocktail to create these mini pavlovas flavoured with whisky, pear and spices

Indulge in a cake with a lovely crunchy topping that gives way to a soft, gooey middle. With its flourless sponge, it's ideal for guests who can’t eat gluten

Enjoy these festively red, rich and fudgy brownies swirled with a tangy cheesecake filling. They're perfect treat when you have guests over at Christmas

Make these fun festive biscuits as a Christmas gift for friends and family. They're made with our universal dough recipe, raspberry jam and icing sugar

Create this stunning bake for the Christmas table. Decorated with almond pinecones, it's a perfect centrepiece if you aren’t a fan of traditional fruitcake