Cure your arachnophobia with these yummy spider cookies! A great recipe to make with the kids and grandkids, especially at Hallowe'en! Ingredients: 75g salted butter, cubed 1 small egg 100g plain flour 50g golden caster sugar 25g muscovado sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg 80g oats 40g milk chocolate chips 20 white chocolate chips 10 milk chocolate buttons Method: To make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 180C and line two baking trays with baking paper....

Homemade mince pies are best made with homemade mincemeat! Try this easy, nut-free, vegetarian recipe - or swap the butter for dairy free margarine or coconut oil for a vegan-friendly version.   Ingredients: 550g mixed dried fruit 150g dried cranberries 150g dried sour cherries 120g hard butter, cubed 220g light muscovado sugar 1 large apple, peeled, cored &  finely chopped 1 ½ tsp mixed spice ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ⅛ tsp ground cloves 200ml brandy 1 orange finely grated zest &...

Fabulously fruity Christmas cake. Swap fruits if you wish, just keep the overall proportion of fruit the same! Recipe provided by Linda...