Hawaiian Dreams Pineapple Squares 1968

Submitted by andypandy

"This is similar to most of the pineapple square recipes here on zaar. I have had this recipe for years now, and decided to save it here."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 16-20 squares

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup room temperature butter
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanillla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups cake flour
• 1 cup well drained crushed pineapple
• 1⁄4 cup melted butter
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded coconut

directions

1. base:

2. Cream the 1/2 cup butter with the brown sugar and vanilla.
3. Mix in the cake flour, combining well.
4. Press into a ungreased 9 inch square pan.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
6. Remove and cool.

7. Filling:

8. Spread well drained 1 cup crushed pineapple over the cooled cooked base.
9. Beat well together the melted butter with the granulated sugar, egg vanilla and coconut.
10. Spread this mixture evenly over the pineapple.
11. Return to oven at 375 degrees and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
12. Remove and then cool completely in pan.
13. Cut into squares.