Description
Delicious and moist Amish Pineapple Bars topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, crunchy walnuts, and sweet coconut flakes. This recipe is perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
Ingredients
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Bars:
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained (three tablespoons set aside for the frosting)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons crushed pineapple
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a sheet pan with edges.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oil, beaten eggs, lemon juice, coconut extract, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the undrained crushed pineapple.
- Bake the bars: Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting: Beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in reserved crushed pineapple, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Toast coconut and walnuts: Toast coconut flakes and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat, being careful not to burn them.
- Frost the bars: Once the bars are done, frost them with the cream cheese mixture, and top with toasted coconut and walnuts.
Notes
- For added crunch, try adding chopped macadamia nuts to the topping.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the amount of sugar in the cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
