mom's date squares.
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Ingredients of mom's date squares
- Prepare 500 grams of dates, dried and pitted.
- You need 3/4 cup of sugar.
- It’s 5 ml of vanilla essence.
- It’s 1 pinch of salt.
- You need 200 grams of Marie Biscuits (digestive biscuits).
- You need 1 of egg.
- Prepare 3/4 cup of sugar.
- It’s 1 packages of coconut, dried and grated.
mom's date squares step by step
- finely dice dates.
- crush biscuits but not too fine.
- in a large pot, melt sugar and butter over medium heat..
- add salt and vanilla essence.
- add dates and mix well for about 5min..
- check heat and add egg. make sure it is not too hot to scramble the egg but will gently and slowly make a silky mixture..
- add biscuits, take off heat and stir well until well incorporated..
- turn over into a greased baking sheet and pat flat with a spatula..
- leave to cool, about 1-2 hrs.
- in a large bowl, empty coconut. Cut date mixture into squares and cover with coconut. gently press the coconut into the squares to ensure a good coating..
- enjoy.
recipe by Flash101 @cookpad