Pineapple Coconut Squares Recipe
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Pineapple Coconut Squares

By: Elaine Anderson 
"'I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I'm glad I have it,' says field editor Elaine Anderson from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flaked coconut

Directions

  1. In a mixing 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 nonstick cooking spray. Spread pineapple over crust; set aside.
  2. For topping, in a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Stir in coconut. Spread over pineapple. Bake at 325 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before cutting.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 192 calories, 7 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 79 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by bharrington   view full review
These are exactly like my mom used to make. I noticed in many reviews that people were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by Diana   view full review
These tasted fabulous but I too had a little trouble getting them out of the pan without them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2010 by bertha   view full review
Double checked the website for recipe like this with cream cheese & found this recipe. I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by EMERALDCITYJEWEL   view full review
These were easy and good. I too added about 1/2 tsp. salt to the crust - it really does make a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by AQUARIUS   view full review
This is a very light square cake. I used sweetened flaked coconut and 3/4 cup sugar but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by sliker's-Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm not sure that i didn't do something wrong. my results were wetter than expected/ crumbled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by heidi   view full review
I've been looking for a recipe like this for some while now, and i'm glad i've found it, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by b42long   view full review
Excellent easy recipe. I put jam on the pastry before adding the rest of the...

 

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