Easy New Zealand Squares

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon golden syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• 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.