Chocolate, caramel slice

Description:
A delicious combination to enjoy and quite simple to make.

Main ingredients:
Dairy, Flour, Chocolate, Fruit, Sugar

Ingredients:
Base
165g self-raising flour
50g desiccated coconut (optional)
100g brown sugar
150g melted butter
Topping
400g tin condensed milk
200g leftover chocolate
30g butter, chopped
100g mixed nuts, smashed slightly (optional)
1 tsp vanilla essence

Method:
Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / Gas mark 7.
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside.
Combine all base ingredients together and mix well, press firmly into the prepared tray.
Bake 10-12 min or until lightly browned.
Remove and set aside to cool.
Combine all of the topping ingredients in a large saucepan
Stir constantly over low to medium heat until smooth and the mixture comes to full a boil.
Reduce heat to a gentle rumble, stirring constantly over a low heat for a further 10 minutes.
Pour the topping over the cooled base and allow to cool fully before cutting into squares.

Serves: Makes 12-15 slices
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Type: Dinner, Kids Food, Left Overs
Level of Difficulty: Easy