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Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares

Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares, a buttery shortbread base and a delicious Coconut Pineapple filling makes this the perfect square.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE SHORTBREAD BASE
  • 1¼ cups flour
  • ½ cup butter**
  • ¼ cup sugar
FOR THE TOPPING
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1 can crushed pineapple (14 ounce/ 410 gram can unsweetened crushed pineapple) (drain well and squish excess liquid out with your hands)
  • ½ cup shredded or flaked coconut (divided) (I used flaked coconut unsweetened)
**if base is too dry add a tablespoon or 2 of butter.

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Line an 8 inch/20 cm square pan with parchment paper or lightly grease or spray. 
FOR THE SHORTBREAD BASE
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  1. In a medium bowl mix together with a pastry blender the flour, butter and sugar until it resembles coarse crumbs. Place the mixture in the prepared pan and gently pat down, bake for 15 minutes.
FOR THE TOPPING
  1. Meanwhile in a medium bowl cream together the butter, sugar and egg, then fold in the well-drained pineapple and half the coconut, mix well then spread over the baked base, sprinkle the top with the remaining coconut, return to the oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For room temperature remove the egg from the fridge at least 45-60 minutes before using.
  • Bar cookies can be stored in their baking pan tightly covered with foil or they can be removed and kept in an air tight container, layered between parchment paper. Bar cookies removed from the pan should be stored in an airtight container. Separate bar cookies with waxed paper between layers. They should be stored in the fridge, and will keep for up to 4-5 days.
  • If you wish to freeze the whole pan, then it is a good idea to line the pan with parchment paper so it is easier to remove. Be sure to cool the bar cookies completely before double wrapping in plastic wrap then foil. If freezing the sliced bars, then place in a freezer safe container between layers of parchment paper. Either way the bars will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 61mg (3%) Potassium 21mg (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Potassium 21mg 0%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.