This cookie recipe is the ideal rainy-day activity

Planning a baking day? We've got just the recipe.

With grey February weather on the horizon, the idea of spending the day nestled under big blankets watching movies feels particularly appealing.

One way to fire up your children's creativity on rainy days at home is to get all hands on deck for a bit of a baking session. Not only is baking with your toddlers a fantastic way to teach them new skills and independence, but it also guarantees you a tasty treat to make those movie marathons even sweeter.

This cookie recipe features two types of chocolate with two types of nuts, and it's a hit with kids and adults alike. To ensure you've got all the equipment you require, explore IKEA's range online, or head to your local IKEA. After all, another brilliant way to spend February days is with a family trip to IKEA. Fuel up on Swedish meatballs and mash potatoes in the restaurant before exploring IKEA's baking range. From bowls to spatulas to non-stick lining to cooling trays, there is so much to discover to make your next baking day a breeze.

Head to Ikea.ie to learn more, and then put your products to good use with this tasty, nutty cookie recipe.

Ingredients

• 110g butter, softened
• 80g caster sugar
• 70g light brown sugar
• 2 tsps vanilla extract
• 200g plain flour
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 25g roasted pecans
• 25g roasted hazelnuts
• 25g white chocolate chip
• 25g dark chocolate chips

Method

• Preheat your oven to 190C.
• Melt the butter for 30 seconds in the microwave.
• Beat the butter, caster sugar and brown sugar together in a bowl until you're left with a creamy mixture.
• Add the egg and vanilla essence to the mixture and beat until they're all combined.
• Sift the flour and the baking powder into the bowl and mix well.
• Stir in the chocolate chocolate chips and nuts.
• Using a cookie scoop, scoop up small balls of cookie dough onto a baking tray lined with non-stick lining and place in the oven. Cook them in batches or on multiple trays.
• Cook the cookies in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
• Leave them to cool before enjoying.

On the market for some new bakeware? IKEA has everything you need to make baking with your little ones a breeze. Here are some of our favourite items from their collection.

KRISPIG Cake Carrier

BAKTRADITION Baking mat

BAKGLAD Rubber spatula

LÄTTBAKAD Cookie scoop, set of 2

SNAKSAM Piping tool set

MÅNTAGG Roasting tin, non-stick coatig in dark grey