South african date squares recipe

South African Date Squares recipe

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Ingredients

300 g	rich tea biscuits, crushed
500 g	dates, pitted and chopped
1 medium	egg
1 tsp	vanilla extract
200 g	margarine
150 g	caster sugar
	desiccated coconut

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine the margarine and the sugar. Cook over low heat until smooth. Set aside and allow to cool completely.

Beat in the egg, then stir in the dates, vanilla and crushed biscuits. Mix well. Pour the mixture into a greased dish and garnish with coconut.

Allow to steep for 10 minutes in the refrigerator. Cut into squares and serve.

Preparation time:
ca. 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a