Title: Coconut-Pineapple Bars
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 36 servings
1/2 c Margarine; not diet
3/4 c Sugar
1 1/4 c All-purpose flour
1 1/4 lb Crushed pineapple
1 Large egg
1 tb Margarine
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
3 1/2 oz Dried coconut
Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill
Preparation Time: 0:40
1. Combine 1/2 cup softened margarine and 1/4 cup sugar in a small
bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set on medium speed until mixture is
light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour to form a soft dough.
2. Press dough evenly on bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of 9 x 9 x
1-3/4 inch ungreased pan. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes
or until golden brown. Let cool.
3. Drain pineapple VERY thoroughly. Spread pineapple over crust.
4. Add rest of sugar to egg; beat until just blended. Add 1
tablespoon melted margarine, vanilla and coconut. Spread mixture over
pineapple. Bake 20 minutes longer, or until top is golden brown. Cool,
then cut into 1-1/2 inch squares.
