Christmas baking recipes
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Easy Christmas pudding
A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding - so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales
Classic Christmas cake
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
Unbelievably easy mince pies
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
Next level yule log
Transform the yule log into a magical Christmas dessert using festive spices, a brandy butter filling and chocolate truffle icing for extra indulgence
Christmas crinkle cookies
Love crinkle cookies? Try our extra-festive version for Christmas, with orange zest, mixed spice and cinnamon – and not forgetting the classic fudgy centre
Ultimate easy gingerbread
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
Christmas cookies
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.
Christmas biscuits
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
Simmer-&-stir Christmas cake
An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating
Christmas tree cupcakes
Treat guests during the festive season to these gorgeous Christmas tree cupcakes. Decorate with sugar balls, sprinkles or chocolate beans to make baubles
Gingerbread cake
This decadent gingerbread cake is covered in a caramelised biscuit icing, finished with gingerbread biscuits and dusted with desiccated coconut 'snow'
Christmas sticky toffee pudding
Switch up your traditional Christmas pudding with this sticky toffee version. It's a great modern twist on the classic festive dessert
Mini gingerbread house mug toppers
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
Snowman cake
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
Lebkuchen
A German biscuit similar to gingerbread, lebkuchen is easy to make and a great Christmas treat
Mini hot toddy pavlovas
Take inspiration from a classic winter cocktail to create these mini pavlovas flavoured with whisky, pear and spices
App onlyBaked camembert with brioche bun wreath. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Elevate the classic tear-and-share bread with molten cheese with Tom Kerridge's recipe. It's perfect for a special occasion when you need to feed a crowd
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Wrap pigs-in-blankets in puff pastry to make a delicious festive snack. They're ideal for a Christmas party or buffet, served alongside chutney
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Make these spiral biscuits as a festive gift at Christmas for friends and family. Made with red and green food colouring, they use our universal dough recipe
Sunken chocolate, olive oil & hazelnut cake
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
Red velvet brownies
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
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If you're looking for thoughtful gifts, our ‘keep one, gift one’ chocolate jewelled Christmas cake is ideal. It makes two, so you can keep one for yourself
Christmas raspberry dodgers
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
Frosted pinecone cake
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