Caramel-and-peanutbutter squares

Makes 16

Preparation time 10 minutes Baking time 20 minutes

You need

• 230 g butter

• 1 cup caramel sugar

• 2 eggs

• ¼ cup milk

• 5 ml caramel essence

• 2 cups self-raising flour • pinch of salt

• ½ cup peanut butter

Here’s how

1 Preheat the oven to 170° C. Cream the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon until it’s a light colour.

(You can also use an electric mixer.) Add the eggs, milk and caramel essence and mix until smooth. Add the flour and salt last to make a smooth batter.

2 Line a baking tray (23 cm x 23 cm) with baking paper. Pour the batter into the tray and spread it evenly. Drop small scoops of peanut butter into the batter.

3 Bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked. Set the pan aside to cool before you cut the squares. These squares are delicious when they’re still lukewarm and served with caramel sauce. (See recipe on next page.)