Easy New Zealand Squares
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Description
Chewy, sweet, wonderful treat from my mother-in-law.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped dates
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon golden syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 9 servings
calories: 280 kcal
carbohydrates: 41.9 g
protein: 2.7 g
saturated fat: 9.7 g
cholesterol: 13.6 mg
sodium: 88.1 mg
fiber: 3.8 g
sugar: 25.8 g
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