Christmas gifts recipes
Make Christmas more personal by making your own gorgeous gourmet gifts including chutneys, biscuits and super special chocolates. Don't forget the pretty packaging!
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Gingerbread gift jars
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Layer a jar with ingredients for delicious ginger biscuits and present as a thoughtful homemade gift
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Seeded oatcakes
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These quick biscuits make a great addition to a cheeseboard or gourmet homemade gift hamper
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Bitter chocolate truffles
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These bitesize chocolate treats are an impressive way to end a meal and also make a great gift
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Nutty chocolate crunch
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Turn all those nuts, biscuits and chocolate from Christmas into these delicious tiffin bites, great for gifts
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Mincemeat
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Lulu Grimes makes Christmas baking easy with a batch of homemade mincemeat and three simple ways to use it - cake, pies and pudding
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Sugar-dusted snowflake cake
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Give your Christmas cake a stylish and professional finish this year with this sparkling decoration idea
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Easy wreath cake
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Make your Christmas cake extra special this year with this easy and speedy decoration
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Reindeer cupcakes
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Kids will love making these cute Christmas cupcakes from Planet Cake
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Macadamia & cranberry American cookies
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These freezable biscuits are completely irresistible and make a great gift for kids to give to teachers or grandparents
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Chocolate truffles
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Chocolate truffles, beautifully wrapped in boxes, will put a smile on anyone's face
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Cherry & coconut Florentines
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Cute chewy bites. Make one giant version, then stamp out the star shapes - leaving lots of bits to nibble!
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Fruity Christmas biscotti
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The perfect make-ahead gift, these will keep for up to a month after baking and look really impressive
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Baileys & white chocolate fudge
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This deliciously creamy fudge makes a lovely gift, just wrap it in cellophane, then finish with a stylish ribbon
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Chilli vodka
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This fun gift takes just a few minutes to prepare, perfect for adding some kick to a Bloody Mary, or just enjoying over ice
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Salted caramel lollies
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These pretty yet sophisticated sweets make lovely stocking fillers or small Christmas gifts
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Apple & cranberry chutney
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Chutneys are fantastic presents because they really improve with age and go brilliantly with Christmas cheeses and cold meats
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Spiced arancello
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If you're a fan of the Italian liqueur, limoncello, try this Christmassy version made with oranges and spices
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Sugar-dusted vanilla thins
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Great for keeping the biscuit tin topped up over Christmas, these sweet thins make a perfect treat
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Snow-topped holly cakes
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This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend
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Spiced beetroot & orange chutney
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Serve this vividly coloured chutney with cheeses and cold meats - great to give as a gift, too
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Festive jammie dodgers
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Another great gift idea from Tana Ramsay. These jammie dodgers get the nostalgia flowing and are great for the kids to help out with too
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Little frosty Christmas cakes
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These delightful mini fruitcakes make perfect gifts for friends and neighbours
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Double chocolate almond biscotti
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Try these sophisticated Italian-style biscuits, perfect as a gift or an after dinner treat
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Star cookies
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Get creative and use this master dough to make any shape or colour of cookies for Christmas
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Chunky chocolate nut bars
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Adding cinnamon to basic vanilla shortbread lends these bars an extra Christmassy fragrance
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Pickled pears
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A stylish and gorgeous treat, spooned out of the jar with a little of the syrup
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Orange & ginger stained glass biscuits
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Kids will love to make these magical Christmas biscuits and hang them with pretty ribbon
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Lemon star biscuits
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Gorgeous, edible decorations for the Christmas tree which will delight your children
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Snowball truffles
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Festive fun for the kids, these snowy truffles are great to give as gifts and fun to make in school holidays
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Milk chocolate & pistachio truffles
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Gain maximum brownie points by making these stylish chocolates for friends or family
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Little candy canes
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Show off your cooking skills with these cute little candy canes; decorate your tree, or just give as a gift
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Caramelised nuts
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A moreish treat that can be a little addictive. These nuts are so yummy you'll need to make double
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Fragrant mango & apple chutney
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The perfect gift or an essential Boxing Day condiment. You won't want your turkey leftovers to ever run out while this is in the fridge
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Apricot stilton pots
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Treat your guests to an extra special cheese course or give these away as little gifts
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Melting middle truffles
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Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready
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Cranberry oatcakes
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Add a little extra to your cheese board with these light and fruity oatcakes. Perfect with a chunk of Stilton and a glass of port
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Peppermint creams
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Peppermint creams make a gorgeous homemade edible Christmas gift. Pack into mini sweet cases and wrap in cellophane or pack into little boxes
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Grown-up rocky road
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This is an adult version of the traditional American rocky road, but you can add mini marshmallows as well if you like
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Pine nut cookies
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Delicious with a warming cup of coffee or a hot chocolate, these little biscuits make lovely Christmas gifts
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Smoky paprika peppers
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A great gift for a dinner party host, or just a tasty snack on their own
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Double ginger gingerbread men
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Even the smallest hands can help make these friendly little fellows
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Spicy tree biscuits
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These cookies are great for getting the kids involved in cooking, and they will look great on the tree too
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White chocolate chip fudge
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Fudge makes a great gift - put in your friends' favourite chocolate and give them a sweet treat for Christmas
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Mulling syrup
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This spiced syrup works equally well for mulled wine or cider. Make a batch ahead of time for entertaining or make up a gift kit for Christmas
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Spiced cranberry & pear relish
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A Christmassy relish which will keep in the cupboard for up to six months, making it perfect for make-ahead gifts
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Triple chocolate cupcake kit
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The perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves to bake - the ingredients for delectable cupcakes, complete with a printable label
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Mint Chocolate truffles
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An impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box these up for gifts
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Sweet snowballs
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An alternative to truffles, these chocolatey bitesize treats contain Maltesers, coconut, marshmallow, cranberries and rich tea biscuits - perfect for making with kids
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Peppermint candy canes
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These sweet treats are a great last-minute gourmet addition to a homemade gift hamper and are fun to make with kids
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