Easy New Zealand Squares

Chewy, sweet, wonderful treat from my mother-in-law. A cake with coconut and dates is baked, and cut into chewy squares.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 tablespoon golden syrup
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped dates
• ¼ cup flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.

Step 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.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle top with 1/8 cup coconut.