Description
Biscuit Caramel Squares: the no-bake treat made from cookie crumbs and pure magic
Turn leftover biscuits into something incredible with this easy fridge-set dessert. All you need is caramel condensed milk, crushed cookies, and a few minutes. Try it once and you’ll be hooked.
Ingredients
Melt together:
- 200g margarine
- 1 can of caramel condensed milk
- 500g icing sugar (or make your own, see below)
- Pinch of salt
Then add:
- 2 packets crushed biscuits (**see note below)
- 1 1/2 cups cake fruit mix (dried fruit blend)
Optional:
- Pine nuts for topping (or any kind of nuts you like)
To Make Icing Sugar (if you don’t have any):
- 475g berry sugar or white sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Blend sugar and cornstarch in a blender for about 1 minute until it turns into a fine powder.
Biscuit Note:
You can use any cookies you’ve got on hand! One batch used:
- 1 pack of Tennis biscuits
- 1/4 pack sugar-free shortbread
- About 10 macadamia + milk chocolate cookies
The mix of cookie types adds great texture and flavor.
Extra Tip:
For a firmer square, stir 4 heaped teaspoons of Cornflour (mixed with water into a paste) into the caramel mix before microwaving. Heat for about 5 minutes until it thickens. The thicker the caramel mix, the better it sets.
Instructions
- Toss the margarine, caramel condensed milk, icing sugar, and salt into a big microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for 1–2 minutes. Take it out and whisk until smooth with no lumps.
- Stir in the crushed biscuits and dried fruit. Use a sturdy spoon or spatula and mix well so everything is coated.
- Spoon the mixture into a greased flat pan and press it down firmly.
- Sprinkle over pine nuts if you want.
- Chill in the fridge until set (overnight is best).
- Cut into bite-sized squares and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll soften if left out too long.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Esme from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
