Coconut-Pineapple Bars


Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:40


1/2 cup  margarine -- not diet
3/4 cup  sugar
1 1/4  cups  all-purpose flour
1 1/4  pounds  crushed pineapple
1  large egg
1  tablespoon margarine
1/2  teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2  ounces dried coconut

1. Combine 1/2 cup softened margarine and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer set on medium speed until mixture is light and
fluffy. Gradually beat in flour to form a soft dough.

2. Press dough evenly on bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of 9 x 9 x 1-3/4
inch un-greased pan. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes or
until golden brown. Let cool.

3. Drain pineapple VERY thoroughly. Spread pineapple over crust.

4. Add rest of sugar to egg; beat until just blended. Add 1 tablespoon
melted margarine, vanilla and coconut. Spread mixture over pineapple. Bake 20 minutes longer, or until top is golden brown. Cool, then cut into
1-1/2 inch squares.

Yield: about 3 dozen.