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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Pistachio and marzipan logs

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A super easy idea for an edible Christmas gift, these marzipan logs are delicious and really quick to make, too.

Serves 16
10 mins to prepare and 5mins to cook, plus 1hr cooling
215 calories

Chocolate cake

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When it comes to celebrating a special occasion, there is nothing better than tucking into a slice of classic chocolate cake. The ultimate indulgence, a rich, velvety ganache takes this dessert to the next level

Serves 8
45 mins
565 calories

Easy apple crumble

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Make the most of your cooking apples and bake them up into a delicious crumble. A classically comforting British bake, it features juicy Bramleys and an oaty topping

Serves 4
60 mins
335 calories

Strawberry cheesecake tarts

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Need something sweet but don’t want to cook? These strawberry cheesecake tarts are the answer. With a crumbly ginger biscuit base, Greek yogurt and soft cheese filling with strawberries and jam on top, these fruity treats are pure indulgence.

Serves 4
20mins to prepare, 5mins to cook and 25mins to cool
563 calories

Easy homemade beef burger

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The classic burger is an all time BBQ favourite! This super easy recipe gives you delicious burger patties, packed with onions, herbs and seasoning for extra flavour and juiciness, that are perfect for topping with cheese, lettuce and tomato

Serves 4
37 mins
472 calories

Classic Christmas cake

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Get into the festive spirit by baking a show-stopping classic Christmas cake.

Serves 20
300 mins
406 calories

Carrot cake with walnuts

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Whatever the occasion, this carrot cake is sure to impress. With warming cinnamon, crunchy walnuts and velvety cream cheese frosting, it's a real winner.

Serves 10
115 mins
736 calories

Chocolate pancakes

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Swap plain pancakes for these rich chocolatey pancakes for an indulgent brunch. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream or yoghurt for a morning treat.

Serves 4
10 mins to prepare, 30 mins to rest and 15 mins to cook
296 calories

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