There's nothing better than enjoying a freshly baked treat when you need that little pick-me-up in the middle of the afternoon - usually best paired with a cup of tea. And whilst baking can be a time-consuming hobby, it doesn't always have to be. Thanks to innovative new cooking methods like the air fryer , you can now whip up batches of freshly prepared baked goods quicker than ever before.

And if cookies are your treat of choice, then you'll want to know about one recipe recently shared by BBC Food that requires just four ingredients. Even better, they take just 10 minutes to make in the air fryer, which is ideal for those busy days where you still want a treat but don't have ages to spare. The BBC Food Instagram account is where you can find plenty of easy meal and snack inspiration - perfect for when you're in search of something new to cook.

And the 10-minute air fryer cookies, which are packed with hazelnut flavour and drizzled with chocolate, are sure to be a huge hit with anyone who tries them. Posting on social media, BBC Food shared a quick tutorial for the cookies and said: "These egg-free cookies couldn't be easier - you only need four ingredients and they cook in 10 minutes in the air fryer! Perfect for when you're in desperate need of a sweet treat." Here's everything you need to make them, which serves six.

A post shared by BBC Food (@bbcfood) 10 minute air fryer cookies Ingredients 100g/31⁄2oz chocolate hazelnut spread 75g/23⁄4oz plain flour 3 tbsp full-fa.