Easy Christmas baking ideas

Rustle up some baked treats this Christmas. From snowmen cupcakes to Christmas cookies, we've gathered together our favourite Christmas baking recipes that can be mastered in no time at all.

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Tear your way through this sweet and spicy Christmas bake with abandon

Tear-and-share spiced chocolate Christmas tree

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Bake some thyme flavoured oatcakes pair with your favourite cheese and chutney for an extra special treat.

Thyme oatcakes

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Put leftover Christmas pudding to good use with this comforting festive crumble. Filled with apples, pears and juicy blackberries, Christmas pudding is stirred through the crumble topping for an extra fruity

Christmas pudding crumble

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A super easy twist on classic mince pies, these Christmas pop tarts make the perfect sweet treat to share over the festive season. Made simply with ready rolled pastry and a jar of mincemeat, you can have these little parcels baked and ready in no time.

Mincemeat pop tarts

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Making the ultimate Christmas baking staple is easy with this simple recipe

Gingerbread dough

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It wouldn't be Christmas without mince pies and we've got the perfect recipe so you can bake your own at home.

Homemade mince pies

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Christmas biscuits

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Make a batch of these olive and sundried tomato biscotti for a foodie friend: a Christmas gift you can eat is always well received.

Savoury biscotti

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For a speedy Christmas treat or last-minute edible gift idea, try these marzipan and chocolate chip cookies, made with just three ingredients!

Marzipan chocolate chip cookies

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Gluten-free chocolate fudge brownies

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These irresistibly fudgy dark chocolate brownies are the perfect indulgent teatime treat. Best of all, they are completely gluten-free so that everyone can enjoy!

Serves 8
35 mins
506 calories

Chocolate orange soufflé

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soufflés have a reputation for being tricky but it needn't be so with this easy to follow and delicious recipe

Serves 8
10mins to prepare and 30mins to cook
298 calories

Classic Christmas cake

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This festive Christmas cake looks great and tastes even better. Marzipan and frosting deliver on the visuals while ingredients like black treacle and orange zest supply the flavour. As for the abundance of fruit you'll find inside? That's just the glacé cherry on top.

Serves 20
300 mins
406 calories

Mini Christmas pud muffins

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If you're looking for edible gift ideas this festive season, these mini Christmas pudding muffins are just the ticket. The cocoa-flavoured cakes are adorned with white melted chocolate and filled with chocolate chips and raisins. An irresistible gift you won't want to part with.

Serves 12 (makes 24)
40 mins
75 calories

Chocolate mousse raspberry tartlets

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Make these delicious chocolate tarts with fresh raspberries, served with a dollop of cream

Serves 4
30mins to prepare, 40mins to cook plus 30mins to chill
498 calories

Spicy beef and tomato sausage rolls

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Gorgeously golden on top and wonderfully spicy with a mix of beef, sun-dried tomato paste, chilli flakes and red onion, these party bites are a real crowd-pleaser. The recipe makes 16 so there's plenty to share around.