Christmas Traybakes: 100 Festive Slab Bakes for Busy British Kitchens (Illustrated)

If you can line a tin, you can host Christmas. Christmas Traybakes is the stress-free way to feed a crowd, bringing together 100 festive slabs—from fudgy brownies and café-style blondies to bright citrus drizzles, syrup-soaked semolina slices, silky cheesecake bars and speedy fridge cakes. Every recipe is tailored to UK kitchens with metric measures, fan-oven temperatures and visual doneness cues (clean skewer, gentle wobble, golden edge) so you bake with confidence. We flag allergens clearly and provide smart swaps (GF/DF/AF) where they work without compromising texture, along with alcohol-free options throughout. Practical storage and freezing guidance helps you bake ahead; tin sizes are sensible (mostly 23 × 33 cm) and yields are designed for sharing—24 neat squares or bite-size canapés if you halve them. You’ll also find quick wine or beer pairings, make-ahead timelines, and handy labelling tips for fairs and office tables. Ingredients stay supermarket-simple, methods are weeknight-friendly, and results look giftable with minimal faff. From school fêtes to Boxing Day buffets: bake it big, slice it neat, label it clearly… and watch it vanish.