Coconut-Pineapple Bars
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Bars
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 36
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           margarine -- not diet
     3/4  cup           sugar
   1 1/4  cups          all-purpose flour
   1 1/4  pounds        crushed pineapple
   1                    large egg
   1      tablespoon    margarine
     1/2  teaspoon      vanilla extract
   3 1/2  ounces        dried coconut
 

Preparation:

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.