Chocolate Caramel Squares

Ingredients for the Shortbread:

7.1/2oz Plain flour
6oz Margarine
3oz Sugar

Rub margarine into the sugar then add the flour and press into a greased 9" - 10" square tin.

Cook in the oven until golden brown at 300 - 325C.

Ingredients for Caramel:

4oz Margarine
4oz Soft brown sugar
2 level tbps of golden syrup
Small tin of condensed milk
Vanilla essence

Put all the ingredients into a pan. (Choose one with a thick bottom as it tends to stick on).

Heat and bring to the boil, stirring all the time.

Boil for about 5 - 10 minutes until it looks golden brown. (Test by dropping a small amount into a cup of cold water. It will go firm after a few seconds).

Add 2 drops of vanilla essence and pour over cold shortbread.

Chocolate

When the toffee is cool melt 4 - 6oz of chocolate and pour over the top. When completely cold cut into squares.