Peanut Recipes > Cookies > Peanut Caramel Squares

Chris says: Peanut caramel squares are fairly simple to make and the end result is mouth-watering. You can store any uneaten squares in your refrigerator for several days. But I recommend letting them thaw back to room temperature before serving.

• To prepare the base: Cream the butter and sugar together until the mix is light and creamy, then add the egg yolk to the mix and beat well
   
• Fold in sifted flours, custard powder and salt and mix to a firm dough
   
• Press mixture into the base of a greased 28cm x 18cm (11" x 7") lamington tin. Bake in a moderate oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, spread with prepared topping mixture (below), then return to a moderate oven for a further 5 minutes
   
• Allow the slices to cool in the baking tin, then cut into squares and remove
   
• To prepare the topping: Place the brown sugar, Golden Syrup and butter into a small saucepan, then stir over low heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved
   
• Simmer the mixture gently for 5 minutes, then stir in the peanuts

You can store any uneaten slices in the refrigerator for several days without any problems.