■ 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

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

(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 ■ Add a pinch of the

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

Try something different for Shrove Tuesday. Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, these moreish morsels are great for sharing. SERVES 4-6 PREP 12 MINS COOK 26 MINS For the batter: ✱ 250g self-raising flour✱