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Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars » Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares

Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares

Last Updated March 4, 2020. Published November 25, 2017 By Rosemary 62 Comments

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Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares, easy and delicious, a treat for everyone. A short bread base with a Coconut Pineapple topping!

Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares, a buttery shortbread base and a delicious Coconut Pineapple filling makes this the perfect square.Pineapple Coconut Squares

Believe me these Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares are one of the easiest cookies I have ever made. Whenever my eldest daughter yells “Get these out of the house before I eat them all” you know they are good!

These Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares was another of my mother’s easy dessert recipes. I think she had a thing for anything pineapple, she also made an amazing Pineapple Cream Dessert, that was my family’s favourite for years.

My daughter has decided that this Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares are more to her liking. Maybe because this is a lighter baked addition and I think the addition of coconut has her sold.

easy pineapple coconut squareseasy pineapple coconut squares

Since she has returned home from Canada (for now anyway), on my grocery list there is now a new addition: coconut! The next purchase on our list will be to buy a heavy-duty hammer.

easy pineapple coconut squares

As a kid I was never a great lover of pineapple or coconut but now I can honestly say pineapple is one of my favourite fruits and yeah coconut isn’t too bad either.

I think they are probably one of the best combinations.

3 cut squares of pineapple coconut bars

So the perfect topping on top of a delicious shortbread cookie base and this is a square that can’t get any better.

Other Shortbread Cookies you may Enjoy!

Whipped Shortbread

The Best Simple Two Way Shortbread

Almond Crescent Cookies

Cannestrelli Italian Cookies

coconut pineapple bar up close

Hope you like these Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares as much as we did,  Enjoy!

 

coconut pineapple bar up close

Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares

Rosemary Molloy
Easy Pineapple Coconut Squares, a buttery shortbread base and a delicious Coconut Pineapple filling makes this the perfect square.
4.51 from 57 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 squares
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • FOR THE SHORTBREAD BASE
  • 1 ¼ cups flour
  • ½ cup butter**
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • FOR THE TOPPING
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 can crushed pineapple (14 ounce can unsweetened crushed pineapple) (drain well and squish excess liquid out with your hands) (410 grams)
  • ½ cup shredded or flaked coconut (divided) (I used flaked)

**if base is too dry add a tablespoon or 2 of butter.

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 350° 
    • FOR THE SHORTBREAD BASE
    • In a medium bowl mix together with a pastry blender flour, butter and sugar until it resembles coarse crumbs. Put in an 8 inch (20 centimeter) ungreased pan, pat down gently and bake for 15 minutes.
    • FOR THE TOPPING
    • Meanwhile in a medium bowl cream together butter, sugar and egg, then fold in the well-drained pineapple and ¼ cup coconut, mix well spread over baked base, sprinkle the top with the remaining ¼ cup coconut, return to oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 21mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

    Republished from April 2016.

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      1. Stephanie says

        May 16, 2022 at 3:49 am

        5 stars
        Soooo good!!! Will definitely be making these again! I didn’t have unsweetened pineapple or shredded coconut so was nervous it was going to be too sweet. But it was perfect!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          May 18, 2022 at 8:12 pm

          Hi Stephanie, thanks so much so glad you enjoyed them. Take care.

          Reply
      2. Alice says

        April 18, 2022 at 2:57 pm

        Do u need to use pastryblender?

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        • Rosemary says

          April 18, 2022 at 3:51 pm

          Hi Alice, you don’t have to, I sometimes use my hands or even a fork. I hope you like it.

          Reply
      3. Ginny says

        February 21, 2022 at 7:19 pm

        This sounds delicious! If you mix 1/4 cup coconut with the pineapple mixture filling, then put another 1/4 cup on top of that, shouldn’t it be 1/2 cup coconut total?

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          February 26, 2022 at 8:37 pm

          Hi Ginny, yes I will update that. Thanks

          Reply
      4. Christine M Barnes says

        January 31, 2022 at 3:39 pm

        You use a 9 x 13 pan in the picture, yet you say an 8″ square pan. Do you double the recipe for 9 x 13?

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          February 1, 2022 at 11:28 pm

          Hi Christine, it isn’t a 9×13 it is much smaller, but if you want to use a 9×13 I would double the recipe. Hope you enjoyed.

          Reply
      5. Donna says

        November 30, 2021 at 2:56 pm

        Hi can I freeze it

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          November 30, 2021 at 4:42 pm

          Hi Donna, yes you can, make sure they are completely cooled, then place in a freezer safe container, with parchment paper layered between the bars. They will keep for 2-3 months. 🙂

          Reply
      6. Laura says

        September 27, 2021 at 2:50 pm

        5 stars
        Loved this recipe! Very easy to make and was delicious.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          September 27, 2021 at 5:29 pm

          Thanks so much Laura, glad you enjoyed them. Have a great week.

          Reply
      7. Bethcyr says

        February 25, 2020 at 12:43 am

        This recipe does not list the amount of coconut for the topping,had to guess,not fun. Sure hope the turned out okay!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          February 25, 2020 at 7:34 am

          Hi Bethcyr, I think you missed it because it is listed in the recipe card under Topping, 1/4 cup shredded or flaked coconut.

          Reply
      8. Ali says

        November 30, 2019 at 9:48 pm

        Cab you tell me how much pineapple in grams please

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          November 30, 2019 at 11:16 pm

          Hi Ali, so it will be approximately 410 grams. I hope you enjoy it.

          Reply
      9. Laura says

        November 20, 2019 at 3:44 am

        5 stars
        i loved this easy to bake recipe, and it was delicious! I sifted the flour, by everything else I followed to a T! Will definitely be making this again as my sweetheart loves anything coconut pineapple!!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          November 20, 2019 at 6:51 pm

          Hi Laura, thanks so much, glad you liked it.

          Reply
      10. Tina Crozier says

        November 12, 2019 at 1:53 am

        Have you tried using fresh pineapple ?

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          November 12, 2019 at 7:57 am

          Hi Tina, no I haven’t but I think it would work, just chop into very small pieces and squeeze out the juice. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out.

          Reply
      11. Charisse says

        November 6, 2019 at 11:02 pm

        This looks really good and I would like to make it. However, I’m vegan. Wondering if you know what egg replacement would work best in this recipe
        Thanks

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          November 8, 2019 at 7:43 pm

          Hi Charisse, I really don’t know because I don’t bake vegan is there something that you usually use. Or this link might be helpful.
          https://www.thekitchn.com/5-vegan-substitutes-for-eggs-in-baking-tips-from-the-kitchn-136591

          Reply
        • Lindzi says

          May 19, 2020 at 10:01 pm

          U can u flax seed and water …hope it helps

          Reply
      12. Joan says

        February 15, 2019 at 4:08 am

        5 stars
        Made this today. Family liked it. Came perfect. Thank you Rosemary!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          February 15, 2019 at 9:52 am

          Hi Joan, thanks so much glad everyone liked it. Have a great weekend.

          Reply
      13. Jay says

        January 29, 2019 at 6:30 pm

        I was buying these for my husband at a bakery I worked near, that was 15 years ago, going to try them right now before he gets home 🙂

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          January 29, 2019 at 7:33 pm

          Hi Jay, glad you found them, and I hope you and your husband like them. 🙂

          Reply
      14. Megan says

        January 28, 2019 at 3:15 am

        4 stars
        Is it best refrigerated or on the counter? Roughly how long is it good For?

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          January 28, 2019 at 4:34 pm

          Hi Megan, yes I would store them in the refrigerator and they probably will keep for 3-4 days. Hope this helps.

          Reply
      15. Allie says

        April 6, 2018 at 8:45 pm

        Do you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut?

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          April 6, 2018 at 8:55 pm

          Hi Allie, I use unsweetened coconut. Thanks

          Reply
        • Allie says

          April 6, 2018 at 9:02 pm

          Oh, also your ingredient list states 1/4 cup coconut but the instructions indicate a total of 1/2 cup. Is this accurate?

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            April 7, 2018 at 12:26 am

            Hi Allie, it is 1/2 a cup of coconut altogether, although I did say another 1/4 cup in the instructions. Hope that helps. Have a great weekend.

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