Inspiration borrowed from Mum, who borrowed it from Linda
People required to devour: 6+ (1-2 if no one is watching)
250g dates, chopped
200g butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 packet plain biscuits, broken into small pieces
Desiccated coconut
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Melt butter in medium saucepan, add chopped dates and sugar. Cook over medium heat until dates are mushy.
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Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add egg, mix well and cook for one minute.
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Pour over biscuits and mix well. Press into lined slice tin and refrigerate.
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Remove from fridge for a few minutes before cutting into squares and rolling in coconut.
Can be frozen.