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Next level chocolate chip cookies

Forget brittle packet versions and make these ultimate choc chip cookies. Expect a crisp exterior, chewy middle and chunks of gooey dark chocolate

Author: Barney Desmazery

Blueberry lemon cakes with cheesecake topping

These neat, zesty cakes are finished off with a smooth, rich topping

Author: Emma Lewis

Sticky clementine cake with cheesecake cream

This golden, citrus-packed pud will bring a little ray of sunshine to your table this Christmas

Author: Good Food team

Next level hot cross buns

Forget shop-bought and make your own hot cross buns. The beauty of making your own is that you can pack in the spices and dried fruit you want, making them extra special

Author: Barney Desmazery

Sugar dusted passion cake

This is a cross between a carrot cake and a hummingbird cake - a very popular fruity bake Down Under

Author: Sarah Cook

Lemon drizzle cake

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Author: Tana Ramsay

Deep filled mince pies

These deep, decadent mince pies with a layer of almond frangipane cook brilliantly from frozen

Author: Jane Hornby

Simple mince pies

For a real treat this Christmas, try Sara's generously filled mince pies with a cup of tea. They are made with a no-need-to-roll pastry that is similar to shortbread

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Simnel muffins

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the kids involved in the festivities

Author: Mary Cadogan

Hannah Obee's Salted caramel chocolate cake

This sophisticated cake, one of the final three in our 20th birthday cake competition, is dark, rich and moist

Author: Good Food team

Apple pie cookie kit

This jar of cookie ingredients makes an original gift for a favourite teacher - simply pop in a jar and add a label with the cooking instructions to transform into deliciously fruity, spiced biscuits

Author: Sarah Cook

Make ahead mince pies

It wouldn't be Christmas without mince pies, and you just can't beat homemade - these can be cooked from frozen for extra ease

Author: James Martin

Brown butter & cherry friands

Enhance a summer picnic with these friands where nutty brown butter complements the almond notes and roasted cherries - and they're easy to make

Author: Rosie Birkett

Blackcurrant bakewell

Baking doesn't have to be complicated - this simple fruity traybake is ready in 45 minutes

Author: Sarah Cook

Spiced fruit & pistachio bread wreath

Take the eccles cake to a whole new level by using the classic currant filling to make this decorative bread

Author: Cassie Best

Chocolate, orange & almond simnel cake

A rich, indulgent Easter treat with orange frosting and homemade chocolate marzipan, great for those who don't like traditional fruit cake

Author: Sarah Cook

Lemon drizzle cake

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Author: Tana Ramsay

Swirly lemon drizzle fingers

Polenta (sometimes called fine cornmeal) gives this cake its yellow colour and soft texture

Author: Jane Hornby

Buttermilk scones

Afternoon tea just wouldn't be the same without warm scones straight from the oven

Author: Good Food team

Frosted candy cake

Give your cake a personal touch this Christmas with this cute and simple design

Author: Good Food team

Granny's Victoria sponge

The classic Victoria sandwich is always a teatime winner - every bite brings a taste of nostalgia

Author: James Martin

Easy rocky road

Great for a bake sale, a gift, or simply an afternoon treat to enjoy with a cuppa, this rocky road is quick to make and uses mainly storecupboard ingredients.

Author: Member recipe by Aaron Goodall

Jammy coconut mallows

Kids will love to help sandwiching these biscuits with the melted marshmallow

Author: Jane Hornby

Chocolate fudge cake

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Author: James Martin

Rhubarb & custard cake

This recipe tastes even better with homegrown rhubarb

Author: Jane Hornby

Raspberry Linzer slice

Biscuit slices topped with sticky raspberry jam and a spiced crumble mixture make a popular teatime treat

Author: Sarah Cook

Chocolate fudge cake

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Author: James Martin

Buttermilk scones

Afternoon tea just wouldn't be the same without warm scones straight from the oven

Author: Good Food team

Orange frosted panettone cake

If you've been given a panettone over Christmas but you're not sure what to do with it, try this superfast, special stacked cake

Author: Jane Hornby

Coconut carrot slices

If you're looking for a treat for afternoon tea, or something to make for a cake sale, try this crunchy-topped traybake

Author: Jane Hornby

Sourdough cinnamon buns

Use a sourdough starter to make these moreish cinnamon buns. It adds a contrasting tang to the classic sweet and sticky flavours. Top with a soft cheese icing, if you like

Author: Barney Desmazery

Party vol au vents

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Author: Good Food team

Bicerin coffee & chocolate drink

This is a luxurious coffee-and-chocolate drink topped with cream that originates from a cafe in Turin where it is a closely guarded secret

Author: Mary Cadogan

Cranberry, pumpkin seed & caramel flapjacks

Salted butter balances the sweetness of the caramel and dried fruit in this indulgent traybake made from rolled oats

Author: Cassie Best

Shortbread recipe

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

Author: Emma Lewis

Starry mincemeat slices

Get creative with your mincemeat this Christmas and try this simple traybake version of mince pies

Author: Sara Buenfeld

The ultimate makeover: Coffee walnut cake

A delicious but lighter version of teatime favourite, coffee and walnut cake

Author: Angela Nilsen

The ultimate makeover: Coffee walnut cake

A delicious but lighter version of teatime favourite, coffee and walnut cake

Author: Angela Nilsen

Easy chocolate cupcakes

These light cakes are perfect for freezing - they just need a quick blast in the microwave to bring them back to life

Author: Good Food team

Party vol au vents

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Author: Good Food team

Ultimate scones

Learn the secret of making perfect scones every time, with Angela Nilsen's ultimate recipe

Author: Angela Nilsen

Chococcino cake

We know you all love coffee cake as much as chocolate cake, so why not combine the two?

Author: Barney Desmazery

Banbury cakes

The Banbury cake reigns in the Midlands. Try this quick recipe for a teatime treat, lovely with a cup of Earl Grey

Author: Good Food team

The ultimate makeover: chocolate brownies

Angela gives these rich treats a makeover, with a magic ingredient to reduce the fat content...

Author: Angela Nilsen

Double chocolate cheesecake

Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Chocolate fudge sprinkle crinkle biscuits

Make a batch of these fun chocolate fudge sprinkle-crinkle biscuits. Kids will love helping out - especially decorating with sprinkles!

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate courgette cake

Grated courgette gives this cake a lovely moist texture - a great way to use up a glut from your garden

Author: Celia Brooks Brown

Fifteens

Good Food reader Alice Colley shares her recipe for this Northern Irish fridge cake with digestives, marshmallows and glacé cherries

Author: Good Food team

Gingerbread man

Even the smallest hands can help make these gingerbread men - perfect for Christmas. You can use raisins, sultanas or Smarties to decorate

Author: Good Food team

Paul's Genoise sponge

Make the most of British summer berries by piling them onto a stunning layered sponge

Author: Paul Hollywood