Orange Coconut Date Squares
"These squares are a family favourite and always on my Christmas baking list."
photo by Diana 2
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
24
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1⁄2 cup flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
directions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Measure flour, salt and baking powder in bowl and stir to blend, set aside.
- Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat, remove from stove. Stir in brown sugar.
- Blend in egg, vanilla and orange zest.
- Add flour mixture to the butter mixture.
- Stir in coconut and dates.
- Spread mixture into a greased 7"x 11" pan.
- Bake for 25 - 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool before cutting in small squares.
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Reviews
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These are so very easy to make. Perfect for this busy time of year. I baked them in a glass pan, so lowered the temperature to 325*. It took an additional 15 minutes to set completely, but that's not a problem. I did find them a tad on the sweet side, so next time I'll cut them into smaller squares. Thanks Elly for the wonderful recipe. -
Excellent square. Dates, oranges and coconut make for squares I really enjoy - and what makes it really special - there are not all that many recipes using that combination - which makes for popular on the serving tray. Don't be waiting to make this one for Christmas - it's good any time! Thank you Elly. -
These were great! I followed another reviewer's suggestion and cut back about a third on the sugar and they turned out wonderfully. -
Made these for a carry in at work..everyone loved them and had to give out recipe..super..Thanks -
Great recipe, turned out perfecto. Only one suggestion: perhaps use a little less sugar as I found it a tad too sweet. Other than that, fantastic!
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