Sweet snowballs

An alternative to truffles, these chocolatey bitesize treats contain Maltesers, coconut, marshmallow, cranberries and rich tea biscuits – perfect for making with kids

Apricot stilton pots

Treat your guests to an extra special cheese course or give these away as little gifts

Bitter chocolate truffles

These bitesize chocolate treats are an impressive way to end a meal and also make a great gift

Sugar-dusted vanilla shortbread

Great for keeping the biscuit tin topped up over Christmas, these sweet shortbread thins make a perfect treat

White chocolate pretzel bites

Combine salty crushed pretzels with sweet chocolate and raisins to create bite-sized sweets ideal for a gift hamper

Nutty chocolate crunch

Turn all those nuts, biscuits and chocolate from Christmas into these delicious tiffin bites, great for gifts

Spiced beetroot & orange chutney

Serve this vividly coloured chutney with cheeses and cold meats – great to give as a gift, too

Peppermint candy canes

These sweet treats are a great last-minute gourmet addition to a homemade gift hamper and are fun to make with kids

Mint chocolate truffles

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

Fruity biscotti

The perfect make-ahead gift, these will keep for up to a month after baking and look really impressive