Pineapple Coconut Squares

Name: Pineapple Coconut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 egg; 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 eggs; 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

"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 egg
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 eggs
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

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.
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 each: 192 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Pineapple Coconut Squares in Taste of Home February/March 2002

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irenna

May 30, 2016

no ajustment need, everyone was so delight on very tasty this square,
safetysu

Mar 13, 2013

Too many calories per serving
cleaninglady2

Aug 11, 2012

The top of these bars completely crumbled and came off when cutting. They are very tasty, but they don't resemble the picture. The picture looks like coconut was sprinkled on top after they came out of the oven.
Ldilley

Apr 26, 2011

doubled this and it turned out great. i would make it again.
craftymommajess

Jan 6, 2011

Very yummy!!
sNic23

Nov 11, 2010

Quick and easy to make. We cut the sugar for the topping in half and had no trouble with the squares holding together. After baking we dusted the top lightly with cinnamon, which made a big difference in our overall satisfaction with this dessert.
SKTerpstra

Nov 2, 2010

This topping and base does not hold together. To correct the topping, try folding the pineapple into the coconut topping. Double the butter in the shortbread base to prevent crumbling. Also, my family & I found the amount of coconut overwhelming - cut back to 1/2 cup. With these alterations, it might be worth making again.
lsanders31

May 24, 2010

This was most peculiar...It doesn't hold itself together very well (tends to crumble).
rudylenak

Apr 16, 2010

this was very GOOD
kgoerl

Jan 24, 2010

It was quick and easy. My family, who usually does not like anything that is not chocolate - loved this.