Southern Pineapple Bar Cookies |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 165 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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this will make about 16 bars...prep time includes chill time Ingredients:
20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained |
1 cup flour |
1/3 cup butter, melted |
1/2 cup sliced almonds |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 large egg |
8 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/3 cup flaked coconut |
Directions:
1. Drain pineapple. Set aside.
2. Mix flour and butter. Chop 1/4 cup almonds. Add to mixture with 1/4 cup sugar. Mix till crumbly. Press crumb mixture into 9 square pan.
3. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes.
4. Beat cream cheese, egg, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla and drained pineapple. Mix well.
5. Pour over crust.
6. Top with coconut and remaining sliced 1/4 cup almonds.
7. Continue to bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool on rack.
9. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
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