Caramel Squares

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 °F.

Step 2

To make the base, place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Mix in the cornflour and plain flour, turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly.

Step 4

Press into a greased and lined 7” x 11” shallow cake tin and bake for 25 minutes or until firm.

Step 5

To make the filling, place the butter, brown sugar and honey in a saucepan and cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar melts and the ingredients are combined.

Step 6

Bring to the boil and simmer for 7 minutes.

Step 7

Beat in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla essence.

Step 8

Pour the filling over the base and bake for 20 minutes longer.

Step 9

Set aside to cool completely.

Step 10

Spread the melted chocolate over the filling and set aside until firm, then cut into squares.

Step 11

Store at room temperature in a cookie tin or airtight container.