Christmas baking recipes (2024)

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  • Air-fryer mince pies

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Save energy and effort and make these mince pies with the help of an air fryer. Keep replenishing your cake tin with a batch over the festive period

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • App onlyBaked camembert with brioche bun wreath. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • More effort
  • A star rating of 3 out of 5.2 ratings

    Swap noughts and crosses for chocolate gingerbread trees and puddings in this family-friendly edible board game. Play to win your opponent's biscuits!

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Christmas tree cupcakes

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.6 ratings

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

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • App onlyAir fryer pigs-in-blanket turnovers. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    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

    • 58 mins
    • Easy
  • Mini hot toddy pavlovas

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

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

    • 2 hrs 15 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Give millionaire's shortbread a makeover with our rum and raisin traybake. It makes a delicious surprise for far-away friends as it can slot through a letterbox

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Unbelievably easy mince pies

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.621 ratings

    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

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
  • Mincemeat half-baked cookies

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Indulge in these soft and squidgy Christmas cookies with moreish mincemeat flavours. Make ahead and freeze, then simply pop in the oven when guests arrive

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • App onlyVanilla spiral biscuits. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    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

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    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

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Coconut caramels

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Make these caramels as a Christmas treat for family and friends. Add in other festive goodies and wrap up in a gift box for a thoughtful present

    • 35 mins
    • More effort
    • Gluten-free
  • Pistachio nougat

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Make some homemade nougat studded with pistachio chunks. Add in other festive goodies and wrap up in a presentation box for a thoughtful Christmas gift

    • 55 mins
    • More effort
    • Gluten-free
  • Gluten-free pavlova meringue log

    A star rating of 2.2 out of 5.5 ratings

    Serve this crowd-pleasing pavlova meringue log as a festive dessert. Filled with fresh cream and fresh berries, it will be a big hit at Christmas

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Red velvet brownies

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    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

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • App onlyChocolate cherry jewelled Christmas cake. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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

    • 1 hr 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Christmas raspberry dodgers

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    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

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Frosted pinecone cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    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

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Universal biscuit dough

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Use this recipe to make our raspberry dodgers, vanilla spirals, checkerboard and ginger biscuits. Box up your biscuits into a festive box to gift to friends

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Christmas cookies

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.75 ratings

    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.

    • 22 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.17 ratings

    Bake a batch of these moreish manchego and chorizo biscuits to serve as part of a cheeseboard. They make a lovely edible gift at Christmas, too

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
  • Sticky gingerbread buns with spiced brown butter icing

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings

    Elevate standard cinnamon buns with the warming Christmassy flavours of ginger and cloves. Adding treacle also helps bring out the gingerbread flavours

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Ginger biscuit snowflakes

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Gift these festive-themed ginger biscuits to friends at Christmas time. They're made with our universal dough recipe, cinnamon, ginger and mixed spice

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
Christmas baking recipes (2024)

FAQs

What to bring to a cookie swap? ›

Bring something homemade.

We never show up to a party empty-handed, and we always try to bring something homemade—but especially at a cookie swap, store-bought just won't cut it. If you're in a time crunch (or if, like Patricia, your attempt at making Pecan Pralines ends in disaster), you don't have to get fancy.

How to do a Christmas baking exchange? ›

The idea is simple: Everyone brings a big batch of (hopefully homemade) cookies and distributes roughly 6 - 12 cookies each to the other attendees. So at the end of the event, you and your guests will each have your own delectable assortment.

What are the rules for a cookie exchange? ›

Cookie Exchange Rules

All cookies should be homemade. Please bring at least 2 dozen cookies (or more if you'd like!). Print out copies of the recipe to share. Arrange cookies in a basket or platter (be creative!).

What is the least popular Christmas cookie? ›

On the naughty list of cookies, Americans gave the lowest win records to anise cookies, which only won 29% of its matchups.

What is the #1 best selling cookie in America? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.

How many cookies should everyone bring for a cookie exchange? ›

Remember, the party is about tasting and sampling the cookies but also about each guest bringing some home to enjoy with the rest of their family later. 2 dozen per guest is a good minimum so everyone has a few to bring home. 6 dozen is a good maximum if everyone wants lots of cookies to take home.

How to do a cookie walk? ›

How does a “cookie walk” work? Visitors usually pay a set price for an empty box, are handed gloves and then walk around various tables in church halls, filling boxes with cookies usually made by parishioners.

When should I start Christmas baking? ›

You'll find that most of your favorite Christmas cookie recipes can be made anywhere from a month to six months before the 25th of December. (Consult this handy how-to guide to the matter.) Generally, most recipes will be best if baked and then frozen.

What is the tradition of baking Christmas cookies? ›

The practice of putting out cookies for Santa began in the 1930s during the Great Depression, when parents were trying to instill a sense of thankfulness in their children. Leaving goodies, perhaps in a sweet cookie jar, continues to be a way of sharing the holiday bounty.

What are festive bakes? ›

1) The Festive Bake

Made from a delicious crumb topped pastry, filled with pieces of cooked chicken, sage & onion stuffing and cooked sweetcure bacon, covered in a creamy sage & cranberry sauce.

How do you package cookies for cookie swap? ›

Make sure you have containers, cookie tins, boxes, or bags readily available, or you can request that your party guests bring their own. Have plenty of Reynolds Kitchens® parchment paper or wax paper on hand to line the containers, separate layers of cookies, and keep the cookies from sticking to each other.

What is the ideal number for a cookie exchange? ›

Generally, cookie swaps work out best when you plan for a maximum of 7 to 10 guests. When sending out invites, prioritize those who enjoy baking to get an ideal guest list.

What is Santa Claus's favorite cookie? ›

Chocolate Chip cookies

You can never go wrong with these classic, delicious cookies. Santa himself lists these as his favorites, and he prefers them soft and gooey with lots of chocolate chips. If you decide to leave these out for him, make sure there's a glass of cold milk nearby!

What is the most popular Christmas candy? ›

According to America's Favorite Christmas Candy by State Report, a comprehensive study by research firm HubScore that delved into a survey of the top 20 favorite Christmas candies, Kit Kat ranked top in 13 states followed by a tie between Skittles and candy canes, both ranked top in six states.

What is the name of the Christmas man cookie? ›

Gingerbread Men Cookies

No Christmas treat is complete without at least a couple of these fellas smiling up at you from your plate! An all-time classic, at Christmas parties.

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