Orange Coconut Date Squares

Elly in Canada's Note:

These squares are a family favourite and always on my Christmas baking list.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• 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:

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
2. Measure flour, salt and baking powder in bowl and stir to blend, set aside.
3. Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat, remove from stove. Stir in brown sugar.
4. Blend in egg, vanilla and orange zest.
5. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture.
6. Stir in coconut and dates.
7. Spread mixture into a greased 7"x 11" pan.
8. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and cool before cutting in small squares.

Reviews

[Gerry]

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.

[fluffernutter]

These were great! I followed another reviewer's suggestion and cut back about a third on the sugar and they turned out wonderfully.

[phosman646]

Made these for a carry in at work..everyone loved them and had to give out recipe..super..Thanks