Chocolate Caramel Slice

According to my friend, claire, this is a favourite sweet in australia. a slice is what we'd call a bar cookie. sounds delicious.

Preheat oven to 375f.

Grease an 8-inch baking pan and line bottom and sides with wax paper.

Stir brown sugar , coconut and flour together.

Add butter and mix until well--combined.

Firmly press mixture into prepared pan using the back of a tablespoon.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly-brown and slightly-risen.

Make caramel during this time.

Place butter and golden syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat , stirring occasionally.

When butter has melted , add condensed milk.

Cook , stirring constantly , for about 9-12 minutes , or until caramel thickens ,.

Gently spread caramel evenly over base.

Return to oven for a further 10-12 minutes.

Allow slice to cool to room temperature.

For the chocolate topping: melt chocolate and butter in a small saucepan over very low heat.

Whisk well to incorporate butter into chocolate and spread evenly over caramel slice.

Refrigerate until chocolate is set , about 30 minutes.

Holding onto wax paper , remove slice from baking pan.

brown sugar, desiccated coconut, self-raising flour, butter, golden syrup, sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate