Cookie Recipes - Cocoa and Orange Squares

 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups/225 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup/125 g butter, softened

• 3/4 cup/150 g firmly packed light brown sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest

• 3/4 cup/180 ml fresh orange juice

• 1 cup/100 g finely chopped pitted dates

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Butter an 11 x 7inch (28 x 18-cm) baking pan.

2. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

3. Add the eggs and orange zest, beating until just blended. Mix in the dry ingredients, orange juice, and dates.

4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan. Cut into bars.