Caramel slices
Indulgence! We’re all guilty of that from time-to-time. These Caramel treats are simply delicious, so be naughty and try these slices!
Makes about 20
Base
500 ml (280 g) cake wheat flour
125 ml (40 g) desiccated coconut
125 ml (100 g) light brown sugar
125 g butter or margarine, melted
Topping
385 g can caramelised condensed milk
250 ml (80 g) desiccated coconut
250 ml (80 g) rolled oats
100 ml golden syrup
60 g butter or margarine, melted
1. Base: Sift flour. Add coconut, sugar and melted butter and mix well until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Press mixture into base of a greased 18 x 27 cm baking pan.
2. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 20 – 25 minutes. Leave to cool for about 10 minutes.
3. Topping: Spread caramel over base. Combine coconut, oats, syrup and melted butter and mix well. Spoon onto caramel, press down lightly.
4. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden. Leave to cool completely in the pan. Cut into slices or squares.