Quick Christmas gift recipes

This fun gift takes just a few minutes to prepare, perfect for adding some kick to a Bloody Mary, or just enjoying over ice

Make these easy homemade truffles as an edible gift or after dinner treat - balance heat from the chilli with cooling mint extract

Mark Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with these cookies. The icing reflects the art of rangoli – geometric designs thought to invite luck and prosperity

This recipe was re-tested and updated on 05 April 2011. It now uses 250g of sweetened condensed milk and works beautifully.

This storecupboard relish has all the flavours of a classic cooked chutney but with more bite. It makes a great last minute accompaniment to a cheese board or ham

These little triple chocolate bites make a great addition to a sweet party buffet, or an attractive edible gift

Make a batch of these to dip in warm milk or hot chocolate for a festive party or gathering, or wrap up and give as Christmas gifts

A traditional boozy mincemeat that's ready in 20 minutes - make a big batch, bottle up and give as gifts

These delectable biscuits are easy to make and full of spice. Make a batch of these moreish bites for a thoughtful homemade gift for someone special

These bitesize chocolate treats are an impressive way to end a meal and also make a great gift

Make your own mincemeat this Christmas – and not just for mince pies. Try it in Chelsea buns or sweet samosas. You could also give jars of it away as gifts

These easy cookies with a fruity jam filling are perfect teatime treats. Make a batch as a weekend project and fill your biscuit tin with sweet bites

Help younger kids make these simple hot chocolate reindeer cone stocking fillers to give as gifts for family or friends. To serve, simply tip the contents into a mug and add hot water or milk

Make these Christmas pud chocolate coins as after-dinner treats or stocking fillers. With dark and white chocolate and glacé cherries, they're easy to make