BATTLE OF THE BISCUITS

These are the perfect last-minute gift, and pretty tins can be reused for future festive baked goods

By Sainsbury’s Nutcracker Shortbread Tin, 250g, £5, Sainsbury’s

This charming tin hides little melt-in-themouth vanilla shortbread shaped like stars. They are the perfect accompaniment to milk if you’re looking for new treats to leave out for Santa. Reuse the tin next year for more baked goods or to store small decorations.

Starry Night Shortbread Selection Projection Tin, 350g, £9, M&S We expect this will become another sell-out item from M&S, much like the popular snow-globe gin bottles. This is filled with all-butter and chocolate chip shortbread. Judges were mesmerised by the musical tin and thought children would love the festive light projection.

Millionaire’s Gingerbread, 4-pack, £2.75, Waitrose & Partners

A festive twist on millionaire’s shortbread, this version layers gingerbread with caramel and Belgian milk chocolate, finished with a shimmering bronze lustre. Jess said, ‘The salted caramel is rich and provides a nice contrast in texture to the crumbly biscuit and smooth chocolate.