Wardie's Lemon Slice AKA Coconut Condensed Milk Arnotts Morning Coffee Biscuit Slice

This is hands down one of my most favourite recipes my Grandmother EVER taught me, It's a pity that Arnott's DONT MAKE Morning Coffee Biscuits anymore as it just doesnt taste the same.... 

This is an old recipe I remember eating as a child. It’s very easy, the kids will love to help! (IT GOES IN THE NAUGHTY BUT NICE - less than 3 times a year treat corner)

1 packet Arnotts Morning Coffee biscuits

Lemon coconut filling
125g (1/2 block) Copha, melted
395ml (1 can) condensed milk
2 cups desiccated coconut
Juice of 1 Large /  2 x small ones (depends how lemon zingy you like it)
Rind of one lemon, grated finely

Lemon Icing
50g Copha, melted
1 1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp hot water
cinnamon to shake over top of slice at the end before putting in fridge

Line a small lamington / slice baking dish.  (20cm x 20cm ideal)

Place a layer of biscuit over slice baking tray.  (split half biscuits for top and half for bottom, if uneven eat the odd one so there it no evidence.. hahaha) place top facing up!!

Place condensed milk, coconut, lemon juice and rind in a bowl.

Add melted Copha and mix until combined.

Spread mixture over biscuit base and top with another layer of biscuits.
*Note - 1inch thickness is ideal!!! (1.5cm of the coconut filling mixture / thickness of index finger).

Place icing sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a small bowl.

Add melted Copha and mix well. 

Add enough water to thin the icing to a spreadable mix. Spread icing on top of slice and sprinkle with cinnamon and it you like it extra coconutty then a few more sprinkles of coconut

Place in the Fridge for an hour and then Cut into squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge. (Cut into squares the same size as the biscuits for ease)

ENJOY!!! Best enjoyed with a nice hot coffee or tea..  don't eat it too fast as it is a little sweet.