Pineapple Bars
Super moist and flavorful Pineapple Bars made with a shortbread base, pineapple pecan filling, and a luscious pineapple icing. Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Bottom Layer:
- - ½ cup butter melted (one stick)
- - ¼ cup sugar
- - 1 ¼ cups 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 cups powdered sugar 170 grams
- - ½ cup butter softened
- - 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Prepare Bottom Layer: In a bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and flour. Mix until crumbly and press into the pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare Top Layer: In a bowl, mix beaten eggs, brown sugar, crushed pineapple (drained), pecans, flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour over the cooled bottom layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Let cool completely.
- Prepare Icing: Beat powdered sugar, softened butter, and pineapple juice until smooth. Adjust consistency with extra powdered sugar or juice as needed. Spread over cooled bars.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 1 hour until icing sets.
- Serve: Remove from pan, cut into 24 squares, and serve.c
Notes
- Line the baking pan with parchment for easy removal.
- Save the pineapple juice for the icing.
- Ensure the bars are completely cooled before icing.
- Add shredded coconut for extra flavor.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.