Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares
Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares are an easy, delicious anytime dessert, the perfect combination with a yummy shortbread base.
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Ingredients:
| FOR THE SHORTBREAD BASE: | |
| 1 1/4 cups | flour |
| 1/2 cup | butter |
| 1/4 cup | sugar |
| FOR THE TOPPING: | |
| 1 tablespoon | butter |
| 1/2 cup | sugar |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 (14-ounce) can | crushed pineapple really well drained , squish excess liquid out with your hands |
| 1/4 cup | shredded or flaked coconut |
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius).
FOR THE SHORTBREAD BASE
In a medium bowl mix together with a pastry blender flour, butter and sugar until it resembles coarse crumbs. Put in an 8 inch ungreased pan, pat down gently and bake for 15 minutes.
FOR THE TOPPING
Meanwhile in a medium bowl cream together butter, sugar and egg, then fold in the well-drained pineapple and coconut, mix well spread over baked base, sprinkle the top with another 1/4 cup coconut, return to oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!
Source: anitalianinmykitchen.com
