Candied Coconut Date Squares Recipe

Name: Candied Coconut Date Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dates, good quality, chopped; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup sweet butter, softened; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut, toasted; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons milk or 2 teaspoons half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure

Servings: persons

1 cup dates, good quality, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sweet butter, softened
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut, toasted
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk or 2 teaspoons half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure

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["Grease a 9x5x3"" loaf pan with butter, and set aside, until ready to use.", "For the squares - In a medium sized pot, combine, dates, sugar, flour, butter and egg.", "Stir constantly until mixture comes to a full boil 7 -10 minutes.", "Continue cooking until it starts to thicken, this should take about 3 minutes.", "Add the coconut to the mixture and then spread into prepared 9x5x3"" loaf pan.", "Prepare the glaze in a small bowl, stirring together the powdered sugar, milk, lemon juice and vanilla extract, until smooth.", "Drizzle the glaze over the warm squares.", "Cover and refrigerate until firm, this should take about 3 hours.", "Cut into squares, and store covered in the fridge until needed -- Enjoy."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dates, good quality, chopped, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sweet butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Candied Coconut Date Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Candied Coconut Date Squares

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