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Recipe

Pineapple Bars​

Super moist and flavorful Pineapple Bars are made with a shortbread base, pineapple pecan middle, and delicious pineapple icing.


Servings24 bars

Ingredients​

Bottom Layer​

• ½ cup butter, melted (one stick)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 ¼ cup flour (168 grams)

Top Layer​

• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup drained crushed pineapple (save the juice)
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Icing​

• 1 ½ cup powdered sugar (170 grams)
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice

Instructions​

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 9 baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment. Set aside.
• For the bottom layer, in a bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and flour. Crumble together and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes until light golden brown. Set aside and cool slightly.
• For the top layer, combine the beaten eggs with the remaining top layer ingredients and stir well to combine. Pour over the slightly cooled bottom layer and bake for 20-25 minutes or until bars are set. Let cool completely before adding the icing.
• For the icing, beat together the powdered sugar, butter, and pineapple juice until desired consistency is reached, adding more powedered sugar and pineapple juice as necessary. Spread over cooled bars.
• Refrigerate until set. Remove from pan to a cutting board and cut into 24 squares.

Notes​

• Line your baking pan with parchment paper so the bars lift out easy.
• The shortbread layer will be crumbly. Just press it into the pan using a spatula or the palm of your hand.
• Be sure to save the juice from the crushed pineapple so that it can be used for the icing.
• Shredded coconut would be a delicious addition to the pineapple layer of these bars.
• Be sure the bars are completely cooled before adding on the icing.
• Refrigerate the Pineapple Bars for at least an hour or until the frosting is set. Then, remove the bars from the pan and cut into squares.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition​

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
Recipe courtesy of This Delicious House.