Pineapple Coconut Squares

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022
"I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I'm glad I have it," says field editor Elaine Anderson from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture. Press into a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread pineapple over crust; set aside.
  2. For topping, in a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Beat in eggs. Stir in coconut. Spread over pineapple. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 square: 194 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.