This Christmas monkey bread is made with soft pieces of dough coated in cinnamon sugar and baked beneath a buttery caramel sauce. The pieces pull apart easily, making it a relaxed and enjoyable breakfast for sharing. Prepared refrigerated biscuit dough keeps the recipe simple enough for a busy Christmas morning. Red and green dried fruit
These hot chocolate cookies have rich cocoa flavour, soft fudgy centres and pools of melted chocolate. A marshmallow added during the final minutes of baking gives each cookie the appearance and flavour of a comforting mug of hot cocoa. The cookies are ideal for Christmas parties, winter film nights and holiday gift boxes. They taste
This Christmas wreath charcuterie board arranges cheese, cured meat, fruit, olives, crackers and herbs in a festive circular shape. Fresh rosemary creates the appearance of evergreen branches, while cranberries, grapes and pomegranate provide seasonal colour. The board requires no cooking and can be adapted to your guest count, budget and preferred ingredients. Much of the
This no-bake peppermint cheesecake has a crisp chocolate biscuit crust and a smooth, creamy filling flavoured gently with peppermint. Whipped cream and crushed candy canes create an easy festive finish. The cheesecake can be prepared one or two days before Christmas dinner, freeing valuable oven space and reducing work on the day. For the best
These Christmas pinwheel cookies feature bright red, green and vanilla swirls inside a buttery slice-and-bake biscuit. Their colourful spiral pattern creates an eye-catching addition to Christmas cookie boxes without requiring detailed icing. The dough can be rolled and refrigerated several days ahead. When you are ready to bake, simply slice the cold log into even
These cranberry pistachio biscotti are crisp, lightly sweet and filled with festive red-and-green colour. Orange zest complements the dried cranberries, while toasted pistachios add flavour and crunch. Biscotti are baked twice: first as complete logs and then as individual slices. The second baking creates their characteristic dry, crisp texture, making them perfect for dipping into
These red velvet crinkle cookies have soft, fudgy centres, lightly crisp edges and a striking red-and-white appearance. Cocoa powder gives the dough a gentle chocolate flavour, while a thick coating of icing sugar creates the snowy cracks. The cookies are especially suitable for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges and homemade gift boxes. Their colour also makes
These Christmas Rice Krispie treats are soft, chewy and filled with buttery marshmallow flavour. White chocolate, red-and-green sprinkles and festive sweets transform the simple cereal bars into an easy holiday dessert. The recipe requires no oven and can be prepared in approximately 20 minutes before setting. Children can help add the decorations with appropriate supervision.
This eggnog French toast casserole combines soft, custardy brioche with vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and a crisp brown-sugar streusel. It has the familiar flavour of eggnog in an easy breakfast designed for sharing. Assemble the bread and custard on Christmas Eve, then refrigerate the dish overnight. Add the crumb topping and bake it on Christmas morning
This Christmas tree pull-apart bread is made from soft pizza-dough balls filled with melted mozzarella. The pieces are arranged in a festive tree shape and brushed with garlic butter after baking. It makes an interactive appetiser for Christmas parties, family dinners and holiday film nights. Guests can pull away individual bread pieces and dip them