For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter. Simply cook the butter in the saucepan until it turns a nutty brown color before adding the golden syrup and vanilla. Medjool dates are recommended for their soft, caramel-like texture. If using drier dates, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before chopping. Store these squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Easy New Zealand Squares
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING9 People
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VIEWS36
These delightful squares offer a chewy texture and a balanced sweetness, reminiscent of cherished family recipes passed down through generations. A truly comforting treat!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate42 g
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Cholesterol14 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium88 mg
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Sugar26 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of flaked coconut, chopped dates, sugar, and baking powder. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the golden syrup and vanilla extract until well combined. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Pour the melted butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork or your fingers until the mixture is evenly moistened and forms coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Press the crumbly mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. (2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown. (25 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of flaked coconut evenly over the top. (1 minute)
08 Step
Recipe View Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. (60 minutes)
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Lucienne Padberg
May 29, 2025These squares are absolutely divine! The dates add such a lovely chewiness.
Hellen Raulindgren
May 20, 2025I added a pinch of salt to the dry ingredients, and it really enhanced the sweetness.
Ellsworth Sporer
Feb 3, 2025My family devoured these in minutes! I'll definitely be making them again.