Easy New Zealand Squares

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 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. 3

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