Christmas baking for kids

Keep your budding chefs entertained with our collection of sweet and savoury bakes. From gingerbread reindeer to glittering meringue Christmas trees, your litter helpers are sure to love these creative Christmas baking ideas.

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Snowman cupcakes
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Gingerbread reindeer
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Shaun Rankin's popcorn brownies
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Colin McGurran's North Pole cake
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Dominic Chapman's honey-baked madeleines
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Christmas biscuit labels
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Alyn Williams' sage and onion Christmas tree shortbread with cheddar and cranberry baubles
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Lisa Allen's Christmas éclair tree
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Marcello Tully's glittering meringue forest
Marcello Tully's glittering meringue forest
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This simple meringue recipe is given a playful festive twist, to appeal to both adults and children alike.
  • Serves 8
  • 50mins to prepare, 20mins to cook and 4hrs to cool
  • 170 calories
Adam Byatt's mini mincemeat puffs
Adam Byatt's mini mincemeat puffs
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These mini mincemeat puffs by Adam Byatt are a quick, easy alternative to mince pies, and are just as delicious and pretty.
  • Serves 20
  • 30mins to prepare, 15mins to cook, plus freezing time
  • 91 calories
Vivek Singh's hot chocolate biscuits
Vivek Singh's hot chocolate biscuits
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Vivek Singh infuses these chocolate biscuits with a hint of Indian spice to make an exciting snack that both kids and adults will enjoy making and eating.
  • Serves 50
  • 50 mins
  • 60 calories
Colin McGurran's North Pole cake
Colin McGurran's North Pole cake
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There’s plenty of opportunity for the little ones to get involved in making this charming and delicious cake from chef Colin McGurran.
  • Serves 12
  • 210 mins
  • 558 calories
Adam Gray's mini carrot cakes
Adam Gray's mini carrot cakes
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A fantastic alternative to Christmas cake
  • Serves 25
  • 20mins to prepare, 10mins to cook and 15mins to cool
  • 160 calories
Shaun Rankin's spiced brioche
Shaun Rankin's spiced brioche
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These individual spiced brioche by Shaun Rankin are perfect for a snack.
  • Serves 28
  • 75 mins
  • 157 calories
Polar bear cupcakes
Polar bear cupcakes
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Made with sweet fondant icing and delicious desiccated coconut, these cute polar bear cupcakes make the perfect Christmas treats to share with friends and family
  • Serves 12 (makes 12 cupcakes)
  • 28 mins
  • 450 calories
Marcus Wareing's bacon roly polies
Marcus Wareing's bacon roly polies
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A fun alternative to the classic dessert treat, try alternating with different fillings to see just how adaptable this delicious recipe can really be.
  • Serves 10
  • 15mins to prepare, 20mins to chill and 15mins to cook
  • 295 calories

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How to make meringues
Homemade meringues are delicious and simple to make, all you need are egg whites, caster sugar and whisking skills.
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