■ 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

MAKES 15 (You will need a silicone mould with 15 heart-shaped cups) Ingredients 2g freeze-dried raspberries 150g milk or dark chocolate (depending on taste) A couple of drops of rose water 1. Add a pi

MAKES 4 PREP 15 mins plus 1 hr chilling COOK 8 mins EASY V 1 large Cox apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped (about 155g prepared weight)300g blackberries rapeseed oil, for the moulds6 slices of who

Fudge is the pure embodiment of sugar, and not for the faint of heart. I loved it as a kid and my obsession is still going strong. This fudge is intense, with the molasses lending a slightly bitteruma