Coconut Date Squares

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. 1 Mix the corn syrup and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
2. 2 Add the mixture to the chopped dates and shredded coconut, stirring until it forms a stiff, cohesive dough.
3. 3 Press the mixture into a neat square loaf at least one inch thick.
4. 4 Refrigerate for one hour to firm up.
5. 5 Cut into squares and roll each piece in cornstarch to prevent sticking.