Autumn is finally here, which means The Great British Bake Off is back on our televisions, where it rightfully belongs. The return of GBBO means there'll be lots of baking inspiration over the coming weeks. So dust off your mixing bowl and rolling pin. It's time to get baking.

Vegan Strawberry Shortbread Sandwiches

By: Nourishing Amy

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

Strawberry and shortbread is a combination that always works. Delicious buttery shortbread with two-tone strawberry buttercream and a jammy middle - what could be better? And I know you may be thinking that these look tricky to make, but they're easier than they look and can be done in under an hour! Recipe here.

Fruit Syrup Jammie Dodgers

By: SweetFreedomUK

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

Are you looking for something simple? There aren't any complicated steps in this Jammie Dodgers recipe; they're kid-friendly and healthier than the traditional version. Recipe here.

Chunky Chocolate Vegan Cookies

By: MunchPost

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Intermediate

Chunky chocolate cookies are some of the easiest bakes to make with maximum reward. The key to perfecting these cookies is to use good quality vegan butter! Recipe here.

OGGS® Jaffa Cakes

By: OGGS

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Advanced

Whether you deem Jaffa Cakes cakes or biscuits, it truly doesn’t matter. All you need to know is that this recipe is utterly delicious.  Recipe here. 

Raspberry, Lime & Dark Chocolate Sable Biscuits

By: OGGS

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sable biscuits are one of the most uncomplicated yet most delicious biscuits ever. They're round, buttery and mega indulgent. OGGS have taken the traditional French biscuit and put a tasty twist on it using berries, lime and dark chocolate. Recipe here.

Salted Caramel Stuffed Almond Cookies

By: The Coconut Collaborative

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Intermediate

You've not lived until you have tried a salted caramel stuffed cookie! You can whip up this deliciousness in less than an hour and impress all of your family and friends. Recipe here.

Custard Tarts

By: The Coconut Collaborative

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

This custard tart recipe calls for pre-made puff pastry, so it could not be easier to make! Recipe here.

Vegan Chocolate Brownie Sprinkle Cookies

By: Nourishing Amy

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

I am currently drooling over these chewy and brownie-like chocolate cookies coated in chocolate sugar sprinkles and sandwiched with coconut whipped cream! They're easy and fun to make and the perfect brownie-cookie hybrid. Recipe here.

Crunchy Cinnamon Cookies

By: SweetFreedomUK

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

You cannot get more straightforward than this cookie recipe. If you recently started baking, I'd strongly recommend these cinnamon cookies that only take a couple of minutes to throw together. And they're super autumnal! Recipe here.

Vegan Choc Macaroons

By: SweetFreedomUK

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

Coconut lovers, this one's for you! These gluten-free chocolate macaroons are deliciously low in calories, making them the perfect sweet snack. Recipe here.

Peanut Butter Biscuit Chocolate Spread Sandwich

By: Bonsan

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Intermediate

The saltiness of the peanut butter complements the sweetness of the hazelnut cocoa spread like a dream in this recipe. If you're looking for a fun dessert to make with children, these biscuits can be whipped up in less than an hour and are lots of fun to assemble. Recipe here.