South African Date Squares

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    30 min

    Tastiest date squares I have tasted yet!! Simple ingredients for an absolutely divine tasting confectionary.


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    Ingredients
    Serves: 12 

    • 1 (300g) packet rich tea biscuits, crushed
    • 1 (500g) packet pitted dates, chopped
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 200g margarine
    • 150g caster sugar
    • dessicated coconut

    Method
    Prep:10min  ›  Cook:10min  ›  Extra time:10min chilling  ›  Ready in:30min 

    1. Melt margarine on low heat and add sugar. Let it cool and then add egg (mixture must be cool otherwise egg will curdle). Add dates, vanilla and crushed biscuits. Combine well.
    2. Press mixture in a greased dish and sprinkle with coconut. Let it cool in the fridge for 10 minutes and its ready to munch!!

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    Reviews & ratings
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    Reviews in English (2)

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    Delicious. Quite addictive.Easy to make.  -  27 Nov 2013

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    Love this recipe which is one I remember from my childhood days. Made it today and it was delicious. Make it with real butter and not margarine.  -  26 Jul 2014  (Review from Allrecipes AU | NZ)

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