Lolly Cake (New Zealand)

A mix of crushed malt biscuits, sweetened condensed milk, and butter, these New Zealand treats from test kitchen director Farideh Sadeghin have a soft texture akin to cookie dough. Traditionally, Eskimo Lollies (a multicoloured, marshmallow-like candy) are used, but colourful marshmallows make a great substitute.

9 oz malt biscuits, crushed
7 oz coloured marshmallows, cut into ¼" pieces
9 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1 (12 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Combine malt biscuits, marshmallows, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl.

Press into an 8x8" baking dish lined with plastic wrap; chill overnight.

Cut into ½" long strips, and then into 2" rectangles; roll in shredded coconut, if you like.

Makes 64 bars.