Hedgehog slice

1. Lightly grease an 18 x 28cm slice pan. Line base and two long sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edge.


2. In a large bowl, combine biscuits, coconut, sugar, nuts and cocoa.


3. In a small saucepan, stir chocolate, butter and syrup together over low heat for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is melted and well combined. Cool slightly. Add egg. Blend mixture into dry ingredients.


4. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan using a fork. Chill for 30 minutes until firm.


5. Chocolate topping: melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Spread over chilled slice. Chill for 45 minutes until set.


6. Using a hot knife, cut slab into squares. Store chilled in an airtight container.