mince pies, and other festive treats all from scratch. It can be tough to know which advice to follow and which to discard, which is why we've sought out Christmas baking tips from celebrity chefs.

Whoopie Pies are soft sandwich cookies with a cake-like texture. These chocolate treats are amazing and filled with ...

Crisp buttery pastry and flavoursome, well-spiced mincemeat are basic components of any good mince pie, but finding one that nails both elements is tougher than you might expect. To find out what's ...

Rather than a partridge in a pear tree, try making this pear pie during the twelve days of Christmas. It's warm and comforting with hints of candied ginger. For a fun twist on Ree's traditional ...

As Christmas rapidly approaches ... sticking lids on the bases Granulated sugar for the top of the mince pies before baking Icing sugar for dusting Equipment 12 hole non-stick shallow baking ...

Unroll the pastry on a flat surface dusted with flour or covered with baking parchment ... other shape (e.g., stars, Christmas trees) that fits the dimensions of the pie. Now brush the underside ...

A van containing 2,500 pies made for sale at York Christmas Market was stolen on ... "Joshie doesn't speak but cooking and baking is his way of showing creativity," Mr Harris added.