Description
Make these super moist and flavorful Pineapple Bars with a buttery shortbread base, pineapple pecan filling, and luscious icing.
Ingredients
Scale
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 (reserve 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
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan by coating it with cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Bottom Layer
- Combine melted butter, sugar, and flour in a bowl. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly.
3. Prepare the Top Layer
- Mix the beaten eggs, brown sugar, crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled bottom layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top layer is set and golden. Let cool completely.
4. Make the Icing
- Beat powdered sugar, softened butter, and pineapple juice together until smooth. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or juice if needed.
- Spread the icing evenly over the cooled bars.
5. Chill
Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour to allow the icing to set.
6. Serve
Remove the bars from the pan and cut them into 24 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Drain the Pineapple: Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to avoid a soggy filling.
- Chill for Clean Cuts: Chilling the bars before cutting ensures neat and precise squares.
- Enhance Flavor: Toast the pecans beforehand for a deeper nutty flavor.
- Customize the Icing: Add a splash of vanilla extract to the icing for an extra layer of flavor.
- Use Fresh Pineapple Juice: Fresh juice enhances the tropical flavor compared to canned juice.
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 40minutes