The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide: Stocking Fillers £15 and Under

The best gifts don’t have to be the biggest or the most expensive; sometimes, it’s those thoughtful little surprises that bring the most joy. Whether you’re shopping for your mum, a friend, or your work Secret Santa, we’ve taken the hard work out of Christmas shopping.

From votive candles to purifying bath salts, here are some of the best affordable gift ideas to make your loved ones smile without breaking the bank…

Cinnamon & Ginger Biscuits inspired by our bestselling festive fragrance, The Spices...

Ever thought The Spices candle smells so good, you wish you could eat it? Well… now you can!

Perfectly spiced, delightfully soft, and easy to make, these cinnamon & ginger biscuits are just what you need to get into the Christmas spirit.

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Ingredients:

280g plain flour
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
0.25 tsp salt
170g butter (room temp)
200g granulated sugar
75g brown sugar
1 egg

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 180C (fan), and line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
In a bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
Then, in a second bowl, mix the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy (this should only take a few minutes). Beat in the egg until just combined.
Stir in the flour mixture until combined and a dough forms (you might want to get your hands dirty for this stage!).
Separate the dough into one-inch balls, roll in sugar and place about 2 inches apart on your baking tray. Gently flatten each ball with your fingers, and then place the tray in the fridge for approx 30 minutes.
Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden. Your cookies should be soft in the middle and a little crispy on the edges. Now, light your Spices candle and tuck in!