10 easy last minute Christmas baking recipe ideas

Enrich and sweeten the festive season with these scrumptious fruit, almond and white chocolate brownie-like squares. They don’t exclusively need to be dessert either.

Here’s Nici Wickes’ fast and fabulous alternative to making individual Christmas mince pies. This Christmas mince slab recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy this festive season

This festive treat pairs minty candy canes and creamy white chocolate with crispy rice bubbles to create the ultimate Christmas gift for loved ones.

Dip cookie cutter into hot water. Wipe dry, then use to cut easily through brownie. Use brownie offcuts to make Christmas rum balls for adults or scatter over ice-cream for a dessert. Make ahead: You can make and ice brownies up to 2 days ahead. Place in an airtight container. Refrigerate. Note

Bite-size sweets are practically a requirement of Christmas cheer. This recipe is easy to prepare, and they make great gifts.

Make these cute and colourful gingerbread cookies for the family, a children’s party or to give as gifts. They can be made up to 4 days ahead.

This sweet treat is perfect to keep on hand to serve with tea for unexpected guests at Christmas time

We used fruit mince bought in a jar from the supermarket, but home-made would be even better. Store squares in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

This decadent nutty chocolate, cranberry and cherry fudge recipe was made for sharing. Perfect as an after-dinner treat or for your next morning tea, this simple recipe is a cinch to create