Edible Christmas gifts: Recipes for shortbread, biscuits, mince pies and more

Dan Lepard's pistachio almond butter biscuits (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem
Forget frankincense and myrrh and make this gold almond praline (Recipe here). Photo: Marcel Aucar
This Turkish delight and macadamia White Christmas is unlike the ones you used to know ... (Recipe here). Photo: Marcel Aucar
Chocolate-chip macadamia shortbread (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem
Karen Martini's chai cookies (Recipe here). Photo: Bonnie Savage
Dan Lepard's spicy ginger Christmas biscuits (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem
Healthy rum balls aka protein balls - Jill Dupleix suggests adding two tablespoons of rum to 'Christmas-ise' her version (Recipe here). Photo: Edwina Pickles
Traditional Christmas fruit cake (Recipe and video here). Photo: Anu Kumar
Karen Martini's Christmas gingerbread (Recipe here). Photo: Marcel Aucar
Watch our step-by-step video with Dan Lepard showing how to make and decorate shortbread shapes here. Photo: Stephen Claxton
Buy the best quality fruit and chocolate you can for Karen Martini's paneforte bianco (Recipe here). Photo: Marina Oliphant
Karen Martini's Christmas chocolate 'bark' bars (Recipe here). Photo: Marcel Aucar
Dukkah, an Egyptian spice mix, adds an instant nutty crunch to everything from salads to dips, (Recipe here). Photo: Edwina Pickles
These roasted spices will perfume your house. Garam masala spice mix (Recipe here). Photo: Marina Oliphant
Three Blue Ducks' preserved lemons are great for tagines (Recipe here). Photo: Supplied
Jane and Jeremy Strode's fruit mince pies (Recipe here). Photo: Steven Siewert
Or hand out jars of Stephanie Alexander's Christmas mincemeat which can be left to mature until next year (Recipe here). Photo: Marina Oliphant
Philippa Grogan's gorgeous gingerbread house (Recipe and video here). Photo: Kristoffer Paulsen
Or assemble a freestanding biscuit Christmas tree (Recipe here). Photo: Murdoch Books
Karen Martini's grown-up blood orange jubes spiked with Campari (Recipe here). Photo: Marcel Aucar
White chocolate truffles with fresh raspberry centres (Recipe here). Photo: Murdoch Books
Or try these chocolate truffles with a chilli kick (Recipe here). Photo: Marina Oliphant

Gift guide: Present ideas for home bakers

Get crafty this Christmas with our favourite festive projects. From preserves to mince pies, these (edible) heartfelt homemade gifts are sure to impress your friends and family.