Donna Hay's Chocolate Caramel Slice

An extremely sweet, gooey, caramely slice topped with chocolate sure to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. An aussie classic! I couldn't find this version on recipezaar so have put it up myself to keep in my own cookbook.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 24 Slices

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup  desiccated coconut
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 115  g butter, melted
• 1⁄3 cup golden syrup
• 115  g butter, melted
• 800  g sweetened condensed milk (2 cans)
• 185  g dark chocolate
• 3  teaspoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Method: Base (first 4 ingredients).
2. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (200°C or 180°C fan forced).
3. 2. Combine the flour, coconut, sugar, and butter in a bowl.
4. 3. Press the mixture into a slice tin that has been lined with baking paper.
5. 4. Bake for around 15-18 min (until browned).
6. Method: Caramel Filling. (next 3 ingredients).
7. 1. Put the golden syrup, butter and condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat and stir for 7 min, or until it has combined and thickened slightly.
8. 2.Pour the caramel over the cooked base.
9. 3. Bake for 20min (check after 15), or until the caramel is golden.
10. 4. Refrigerate until the slice is cold.
11. Method: Topping. (last 2 ingredients).
12. 1. Place the chocolate and oil in a saucepan over low heat and stir until melted.
13. 2. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
14. 3. Spread over the slice.
15. 4. Refrigerate until firm.
16. 5. Cut with a heated knife.