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

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

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A twist of fate led André and Lisanne Hedger to realise their dream of owning a chocolate-box thatched cottage in the heart of the countryside – the perfect place to create happy memories with their young family