When I take time off I tend to visit my family in Spain. This summer break I organised a cookie baking session for my nephew and my friends’ kids. They loved it. The dough is easy to make and keeping the children’s interest wasn’t a big challenge with some fancy decoration.

I used two jars of dark chocolate/colour sprinkles and some star shaped ones. I got the feeling that the parents enjoyed the experience as much as the little ones – they were keen to see me take over the show for a while..! Forgetting that I live in London, as soon as we finished, the kids were asking when they could do it all again. I told them they may have to wait until next summer break…

Easy and rewarding recipe:

16 cookies:

• 200 grams of flour
• 1/4 tea spoon of salt
• 80 grams of sugar (brown or white)
• 125 grams of butter

Cook for 12 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees of heat. Use sprinkles for more fun.