New Zealand Squares

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 14 cups flaked coconut, divided
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 12 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 14 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon golden syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F, then grease & flour a 9-inch square baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup of coconut, dates, sugar & baking powder.
3. In a saucepan melt butter, then stir in the golden syrup & vanilla.
4. Pour over the mixture in the large bowl, mixing until crumbly, then press into the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake 20-30 minutes, then sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup of coconut.
6. When cool, cut into 9 squares & enjoy!

flour, flaked coconut, dates, sugar, baking powder, unsalted butter, golden syrup, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/new-zealand-squares-370045 (may not work)