Easy New Zealand Squares
Description
Chewy, sweet, wonderful treat from my mother-in-law. A cake with coconut and dates is baked, and cut into chewy squares.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup flaked coconut
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1 cup chopped dates
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 cup butter
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1 tablespoon golden syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/4 cup flaked coconut
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup coconut, dates, sugar and baking powder. In a saucepan, melt butter, golden syrup and vanilla. Pour over mixture in bowl. Mix until crumbly, then press into prepared pan.
3
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle top with 1/8 cup coconut.