Easy New Zealand Squares

3 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 50 min

“Chewy, sweet, wonderful treat from my mother-in-law.” - by ZAYASMOM

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon golden syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup flaked coconut

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Original recipe yields 9 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
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.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle top with 1/8 cup coconut.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (9 total)

Calories
280 cal
14%

Fat
12.6 g
19%

Carbs
41.9 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (3)

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Jennifer E.

Jan. 25, 2004

"Tasted very good, but I found that the butter and molasses (subst. for golden syrup) just weren't enough moisture to bind the dry ingredients together at all. I added a beaten egg and it turned out ..." See morevery nicely."

CORBAC

Jul. 28, 2004

"I also added an egg due to a viewer's suggestion. They are quite nice, could be fancied up with colored coconut...." See more"

HURDLAND

Jan. 5, 2004

"If you like dates you will love this recipe. Fast, easy, chewy and NOT too sweet. I used corn syrup for "golden syrup" and I also added an egg like the previous comments suggested. This one is goin..." See moreg in my recipe book!"

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