Easy New Zealand Squares
Easy New Zealand Squares are chewy, date-sweetened bar cookies with toasty coconut and a hint of golden syrup for caramel warmth. They press together quickly and bake into tender slices with lightly crisp edges—perfect for afternoon tea, bake sales, or a simple dessert to share.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 cup coconut, dates, sugar, and baking powder. In a saucepan, melt the butter with the golden syrup and vanilla. Pour the melted mixture over the bowl ingredients. Stir until crumbly, then press the mixture into the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle 1/8 cup coconut over the top.
- Calories 314.32 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.11 g Low Source
- Carbs 49.28 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.33 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 9.51 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 13.03 mg Low Source
- Sodium 14.33 mg Low Source
- Fiber 8.25 g Good Source
- Sugar 30.44 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 14.56 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.28 mg Moderate
- Potassium 257.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 51.91 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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