food-gifts

Carrot & dried fruit cupcakes

A different twist on carrot cake, this recipe for carrot cupcakes makes 12 moist, sweet and delicious buns that are great for parties or picnics.

Welshcakes

50 Mins

SERVES 30

With a soft yet crumbly texture and fruity, subtly spiced flavour, Welshcakes are a true taste of tradition. This recipe dates from the mid-19th century, when coal miners in South Wales took them to work as a pocket sized treat – and they’re still popular in the region today.

Stained glass biscuits

1 Hour 30 Mins

SERVES 12

Children will love making these decorative treats with bright melted sweet centres.

Homemade honeycomb

1 Hour 20 Mins

SERVES 24

You'll have great fun making this treat and watching its 'volcanic' mixture rise.

Sugar-spiced nuts

1 Hour

SERVES 10

You can use a variety of nuts or just one or two types. Store for up to three weeks in an airtight container.

Cranberry Florentines

30 Mins

SERVES 22

These classic biscuits are packed with almonds and colourful dried fruit.

Spiced snowmen biscuits

1 Hour

SERVES 10

Decorate these cute biscuits with sweets – or use writing icing on them instead.