CHOCOLATE WALNUT SLICE

A crisp chocolate walnut slice that melts in the mouth.
Cooking Time : 25 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Makes 18 pieces.

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 teaspoon soda bi-carbonate
1/3 cup coarsely powdered walnuts
2 tablespoons castor sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1/4 cup (30 grams) dark chocolate, grated
1/4 cup condensed milk
1/3 cup melted butter


Method

1. Sieve the flour with the soda bi-carbonate. Add the walnut powder and castor sugar and keep aside.
2. Heat the golden syrup, dark chocolate and condensed milk in a non-stick pan over gentle heat. Keep aside.
3. Combine together the chocolate mixture, flour mixture, and melted butter and mix well.
4. Pour into a greased 150 mm. x 150 mm. (6" x 6") square baking tin.
5. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C (360°F) for about 20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the slice comes out clean.
6. Cool slightly, unmould and cut into 50 mm. x 25 mm. (2" x 1") pieces, while it is still warm.
7. Store in an air-tight container.