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Try something new with your Christmas fruit mince this year with Nici Wickes’ Christmas shortcake. A sweet, crumbly crust is filled with her mum’s ever-reliable mincemeat recipe, and makes a gorgeous gift for friends and family.

My mum makes the best biscuits and these are no exception. Chock-full of oats, raisins and chocolate chunks, they're perfect for school lunches, afternoon treats or whenever you're craving a sweet snack!

This Nici Wickes Christmas pudding is crammed full of cranberries, currants and raisins, and topped with homemade honeycomb for wow factor. Impress your guests with this incredible creation.

This is an alternative to the little Christmas mince pies many people make at Christmas time. It takes a fraction of the time to make, and a slice for dessert is just perfect!

This Christmas cake makes life so easy when you have gluten-intolerant visitors, and it is so delicious, everyone will love it! You'll be so impressed, it might just become your go-to festive recipe.

Light like a panettone and buttery like a brioche, this bread is wonderful and so Christmas-y. This Nici Wickes recipe is a bit different to the usual format, but trust us, as you’re buttering gorgeous, warm slices of Christmas fruit bread, you’ll forget the effort.

Nici Wickes' hot cross bun scone recipe is a triumph! Serve warm from the oven and slathered with butter for the ultimate Easter treat. They're also gluten-free, so they're perfect for sharing. Win!

Craving a comforting dessert? Look no further than this rum and raisin rice custard pudding recipe. It's simple, delicious and perfect served on chilly nights with cream

This raisin and almond cake recipe produces a wonderfully moist, gluten-free cake that's not overly sweet. Enjoy a thick slice with a scattering of raisins and a big dollop of whipped cream

This scrumptious sticky malt loaf recipe is great spread with butter and enjoyed for morning or afternoon tea with a hot cup of tea or coffee