TROPICAL DESSERT BARS

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These triple layered pineapple-coconut bars with a sugar cookie crust are quick and so easy. My family loves these island bars and my son asks for them - my husband who doesn't even like pineapple loves these moist chewy bars.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

BOTTOM LAYER:
17 1/2 oz pkg. sugar cookie mix
1/2 c butter
CREAM CHEESE PINEAPPLE LAYER:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained well -reserve 2 tablespoons of juice
COCONUT LAYER:
1 1/2 c flaked coconut
1/2 c macadamia nuts, chopped
1/4 c butter

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
  • 2. Stir cookie mix and melted butter with fork until crumbs form. Press evenly in bottom of prepared pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 3. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs just until blended, Beat in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and 2 Tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice. Pour mixture over warm crust. Sprinkle very well drained pineapple evenly over top.
  • 4. Stir coconut, macadamia nuts and butter in small bowl until evenly moistened. Sprinkle over pineapple layer. Bake 30-35 minutes or until filling is set and coconut is lightly browned. Cool 1 hour on wire rack. Chill 1 hour. Cut into bars.

Carlos H
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Ayan Gillani
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These bars are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and the tropical flavors are amazing.


Afif Khan
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Regina Gordon
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I love the tropical flavors in these bars. The crust is crispy and the filling is creamy and smooth.


unkown name
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These tropical dessert bars were a hit at my summer party! The flavors were perfect and the bars were so easy to make.


Saon Pk
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


shiplob dey
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Love these bars! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is creamy and smooth. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.


Yash Nike
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


PassionWith K
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Yum! These are so good. I love the tropical flavors.


Lasharna King
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These bars were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Nick Deepakk
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Delicious! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I used fresh pineapple and mango, and the flavors really came through.


Salah yasinzai
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These are so good! I've made them twice now, and they're always a hit. The only thing I changed was using a graham cracker crust instead of a shortbread crust.


Areesha Kanwal
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Love the tropical flavors in these bars! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is creamy and smooth. I'll be making these again for my next party.


Testing Gmail
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Easy to make and delicious! I used fresh pineapple and mango, and the flavors really shone through. Will definitely be making these again.


Zariyah Jenkins
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These tropical dessert bars were an absolute delight! The combination of coconut, pineapple, and mango was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The crust was perfectly crispy, and the filling was creamy and smooth.