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

■ 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

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

■ TO PREP 5 mins, plus overnight chilling ■ SERVES 1 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 50g rolled oats ✔ 150ml milk or apple juice ✔ 2 large dollops Bonne Maman apricot conserve ✔ handful fresh fruit, to serve DIRECTIO