How to Make Easy New Zealand Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, then look no further than these delightful New Zealand squares. This simple and scrumptious recipe is sure to be a hit with friends, family, and guests at any gathering. With its buttery crust, sweet jam filling, and crunchy coconut topping, these squares are a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will leave you coming back for more.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 servings

  • 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

    280 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 88mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 211mg