Pineapple Coconut Bars

Pineapple Coconut Bars


Ingredients:
12 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
pinch salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 20 ounce cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup pineapple juice concentrate
2 cups shredded coconut

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar, and salt. Add in eggs, one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. Mix on high for 3-5 minutes. Add in vanilla, and flour. Mix until just combined. Press into a 13×9 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
2. In a medium size bowl, mix together pineapple and juice concentrate. Spread on top of first layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle on coconut, and bake for 20 minutes more, or until coconut begins to turn golden.