Chocolate Peanut Slices

Ingredients: 1. Base: 60gm (about 2 oz) of butter 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence 3/4 cup of plain flour 1 tablespoon of cocoa 2. Topping: 2 eggs 1 cup of brown sugar, lightly packed 1/4 cup of self-raising flour 60gm (2 oz) of finely chopped peanuts 1 cup of coconut 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence 2 tablespoons of finely chopped peanuts, extra 2 tablespoons of coconut, extra 60 gm (2 oz) of dark chocolate Method: Base: Cream the butter and sugar together until the mix is light and creamy, then add the egg and vanilla essence to the mix and beat well Fold in sifted flour and cocoa mix well, then turn the pastry out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Roll out the pastry to fit the base of a greased 28cm x 18cm (11" x 7") lamington tin. Spread the topping over the base, sprinkle with the extra nuts and extra coconut, then bake in a moderate oven 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked. Cool in the baking tin, then cut into squares and remove. Topping: Beat the eggs in a mixer until they're thick, then gradually add the sugar and beat until dissolved. Mix in the sifted flour, then the peanuts, coconut and vanilla, until the resulting mixture is smooth. Tip: To add a real gourmet touch, melt the 60gm of dark chocolate and drizzle it decoratively over the top of your cooled chocolate peanut slices!