PINEAPPLE BARS

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1/2 C soft butter
• 1 C flour
• 1/4 C sugar
• FILLING:
• 2 eggs
• 1 C brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 t almond extract
• 1 C drained crushed pineapple
• 1/2 C chopped pecans
• 1/3 C flour
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1/4 t salt

Preparation

Step 1

CRUST:

Cream butter and sugar until creamy. Work in flour until smooth. Pat into 9X9 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes (or until brown). Cool

FILLING:

Sift flour with baking powder and salt, set aside. Using a small bowl, beat eggs slightly. Gradually beat sugar into egg mixture. Blend in flour just until combined. Fold in almond extract, nuts and pineapple. Spread evenly over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes - Until firm to touch. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into bars.