Rustle up these delicious sweet treats and then invite mum over for brunch or afternoon tea to surprise and delight her this Mother’s Day

■ Makes 16 ■ Prep 1 hr plus cooling and 10 mins chilling ■ Cook 12 mins 100g unsalted butter, softened175g caster sugar, plus extrafor sprinkling1 egg1 tsp vanilla paste200g plain flour, plus extrafor

MAKES 16 rectangles or 32 small squares PREP 30 mins plus cooling COOK 35 mins EASY V 200g butter, softened, plus extra for the tin200g peeled hazelnuts, toasted (see tip right)200g self-raising flour

From biscuits to tiffin and traybakes: try these chocolatey teatime treats inspired by traditional Irish family favourites

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