Super simple Twixmas baking recipes that require minimal effort

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Chocolate cookie cups Makes: 12 cookie cups Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 18-20 mins Ingredients: 150g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature, plus extra for greasing 200g granulated sugar 1 egg 200 plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda Pinch of flaky sea salt 100g dark or milk chocolate chips 12 tbsp Bonne Maman Hazelnut Chocoate spread Equipment: Large mixing bowl Wooden spoon 12-hole muffin tin, greased with butter Tablespoon Method: 1. Jam and custard tart open image in gallery Not just for Christmas, this gorgeous tart will make your tummy sing Hallelujah Makes: 1x9inch tart Prep time: 30 mins | Cook time: 45 mins Ingredients: 300g plain flour 3 tbsp caster sugar, plus 40g for custard 150g unsalted butter 3 tbsp cold water ½ jar Bonne Maman Strawberry Jam 40g custard powder 450ml milk Icing sugar Equipment: Large mixing bowl 9in tart tin Lined baking tray Rolling pin Saucepan Whisk Star cutter Method: 1. Mince pie turnovers open image in gallery All I want for Christmas is a tasty twist on a classic – such as this mince pie turnover Makes: 8-10 portions Prep time: 30 mins | Cook time: 25 mins Ingredients: 400g plain flour 200g unsalted butter 4 tbsp cold water ½ tsp mixed spice Jar of mincemeat 1 egg for egg wash Granulated sugar for sprinkling Brandy butter/cream Equipment: Large mixing bowl Rolling pin Tablespoon Baking tray lined with parchment paper Knife Fork Method: 1. Tiramisu trifle open image in gallery Combine two crowd-pleasers in this easy dessert Makes: 1 20cm/3.5L trifle Time: 10 mins to mix sponge, 20-25 to bake, 15 mins to assemble Ingredients: 175g caster sugar, plus extra for sweetening cream and coffee 175g unsalted butter, softened 3 eggs 175g self raising flour 45ml/3 tbsp milk 500g mascarpone cheese 600ml double cream 2 tbsp instant coffee/2 double espressos, plus 8 tbsp boiling water 1L chocolate custard Equipment: 20x30cm traybake/roasting tin, lined with parchment Large mixing bowl Electric hand mixer Spoon Jug Trifle dish Method: 1.