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Christmas brownie lollipops

These sweet bites are great for festive entertaining, and are bound to be a hit with both kids and adults

Author: Good Food team

Gin & tonic truffles

Make these deliciously boozy chocolate truffles with gin and citrus then pack in a box to give away as an edible gift. They're perfect for Mother's Day

Author: Esther Clark

Spaghetti nests

These fun nests made from pasta and Italian tomato sauce are a great way of getting children cooking

Author: Good Food team

Spiced Christmas biscuits

The whole family will enjoy making these cute and Christmassy gingerbread treats. Decorate with icing and your favourite sweets.

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Pistachio & cardamom butter

A storecupboard twist on traditional nut butters, with moreish pistachios and cardamom pods

Author: Cassie Best

Snowy owl Christmas tree biscuits

Great British Bake Off 2013 winner Frances Quinn created these edible decorations topped with white and dark chocolate and almond 'feathers'

Author: Frances Quinn

Chocolate chestnut cupcakes

Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time

Author: Good Food team

Tiramisu truffles

Give these truffles for a Christmas or birthday present. With white and dark chocolate plus a marsala and espresso centre, they taste just like a slice of tiramisu

Author: Esther Clark

Christmas pudding Rice Krispie cakes

Fun to make with kids or as a cute Christmas canape, top chocolate, peanut and raisin puffed rice cakes with white chocolate and festive holly icing.

Author: Valerie Barrett

Strawberry, chocolate & marshmallow dippers

Cook these delicious strawberry, chocolate and marshmallow dippers in the dying embers of a barbecue. They make the perfect end to an outdoor family feast

Author: Lulu Grimes

Scary Halloween jelly

Trick or treat time! This kids' party dessert may look gruesome, but the eyeballs and fingers are all sweet and fruity bites

Author: Valerie Barrett

Red velvet choc cherry cupcakes

Very cherry chocolate sponges dotted with fruit and topped with creamy frosting - perfect for a cake sale

Author: Cassie Best

From the freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Author: Sarah Cook

Spider nest cakes

Hundreds and thousands give these frightful muffins a colourful speckled effect. Top with candy floss webs and a toy spider to complete the look.

Author: Sarah Cook

Jolly marshmallow snowmen

Young children will love making these marshmallow treats with liquorice, chocolate and icing decorations.

Author: Valerie Barrett

Romantic rose cupcakes

These decorative cupcakes make the perfect centrepiece for a wedding or christening, or a lovely gift

Author: Jane Hornby

Polar bear peppermint creams

We're in love with these cute minty treats that the kids can get involved in making. If you want a more classic cream, coat pieces in melted dark chocolate

Author: Miriam Nice

Reindeer cupcakes

Kids will love making these cute Christmas cupcakes from Planet Cake

Author: Good Food team

Sugar plum marshmallows

Light, fluffy marshmallows which pack a real plum punch - cut into chunky cubes and dust with icing sugar, or dip in a chocolate fondue

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate chip hot cross buns

Kids can help make these alternative spiced Easter buns - the recipe helps with kneading, shaping, piping and division skills

Author: Barney Desmazery

Funky fudge

Don't stick to standard flavours for homemade fudge - try these combinations of sweet with salty and zesty with fiery black pepper

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate nut butter cups

Filled with hazelnut, pistachio or peanut butter, these lovely little bites are a perfect after-dinner treat to share with coffee

Author: Miriam Nice

Toffee popcorn bark

This simple chocolate slab broken into pieces is a crunchy and moreish snack, perfect for a kids party

Author: Good Food team

Easter chocolate bark

This attractive chocolate treat makes a perfect alternative gift instead of Easter eggs, and it's easy enough for kids to make too

Author: Jane Hornby

Chewy cranberry choc nut cookie kit

Fill a glass jar with the ingredients for fruity macadamia and white chocolate chip biscuits and present as a gift

Author: Sarah Cook

Vanilla & poppy seed swirl cake

This clever rolled dough gives this bundt cake a lovely swirled finish. Serve as a special occasion breakfast, or with coffee

Author: Cassie Best

Peppermint candy biscuits

These heart-shaped cookies with a crunchy mint filling are fun for children to make and give as a present

Author: Cassie Best

Salted caramel & macadamia pralines

Crunchy, sweet, salty... these bite-sized treats are really moreish. They make a great addition to a gift hamper too

Author: Sarah Cook

Banoffee chocolate cups

Make these to give as an edible Christmas gift. Made with chocolate, dulce de leche and banana chips, they're all the taste of banoffee pie in one small bite

Author: Esther Clark

Fig & walnut slice

Looking for something new to go with your favourite cheese? This makes a perfect accompaniment, or a lovely gift

Author: Good Food team

Mango crunch cookies

Little hands can help make these fruity biscuits topped with icing and sprinkles. It's an ideal way to get kids in the kitchen

Author: Jo Pratt

Cherry choc muffins

Expert baker Paul Hollywood takes this classic flavour combination and creates cute individual cakes

Author: Paul Hollywood

Simple chocolate button egg

Make your own Easter eggs. It's much easier than you'd think and you can add personal touch.

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate Krispie chick

A crispy treat specially for Easter that kids will love to make during the school holidays

Author: Good Food team

Show your spots cookie sandwiches

These dinky biscuits, stacked with buttercream and topped with Smarties, are perfect for bake sales and cooking with kids

Author: Cassie Best

Festive fondant fancies

Turn a simple traybake into magical mouthfuls with these fun and easy decoration ideas

Author: Good Food team

Honeybread biscuits

Serve these decorative cookies alongside fruit and cream desserts, or package in cellophane and include in a gift hamper

Author: Sarah Cook

Planet cookies

Make a whole solar system from your kitchen with our super cute planet cookies! The baking and decorating will keep even the most energetic children busy over the half-term break

Author: Jenny White

Peach & redcurrant sour cream ring

This easy cake is perfect for afternoon tea with friends

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Snowball dippers

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

Author: Sarah Cook

Halloween treats & drinks

These spooky treats are perfect for adding a touch of fun to a Halloween party

Author: Good Food team

Vegan fudge

Adapt this basic vanilla fudge recipe however you like. Top with broken vegan biscuits for a cookies & cream fudge, or dip chunks of fudge in vegan dark chocolate

Author: Cassie Best

As you like it Christmas cake

Use your choice of dried fruit, nuts, citrus zest and booze (or even tea) and get your cake made up to six months in advance

Author: Sarah Cook

Sweet party bites

Add a bit of glamour to your party with these sweet yet sophisticated party bites

Author: Good Food team

Treacle tart bars

This sticky traditional golden syrup pudding is given the traybake treatment. Slice into bars and serve at a party or picnic

Author: Sarah Cook

Gooey brownies

Make our rich, gooey brownies with the kids for an easy dessert or baking project. These fudgy chocolate squares are delicious with ice cream

Author: Good Food team

Rocky robin cake

Get creative with your Christmas cake icing - these robins are super cute and really easy to model

Author: Sarah Cook

Sugar dusted snowflake cake

Give your Christmas cake a stylish and professional finish this year with this sparkling decoration idea

Author: Sarah Cook

Easter biscuit lollies

Make these cookies as gifts for friends, or use them as place names on a celebration dinner table

Author: Sarah Cook

Coconut & cinnamon place name cookies

Personalised biscuits are an impressive finishing touch when you're setting a table for dinner with friends and family

Author: Sarah Cook