Elevate teatime with bakes that complement the notes of your favourite brew. Think of them as your cuppa’s perfect match

Elevate that cup of coffee by serving it with a delicious sweet treat

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

■ 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

There’s no need to be in a couple this February to share the love

Dive into one of these nostalgic sweet treats