Amish Pineapple Bars

By srumbel

These Amish Pineapple Bars are a must-make. The pineapple base is really refreshing and the cream cheese frosting is literally the icing on the cake. The shredded coconut on top is an added bonus. If you serve these at a summer party, they're sure to go fast. Try them today and see just how good they taste. You and your party guests will love them. In fact, you may just want to try more Amish dessert recipes like this one!
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Ingredients

• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut 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)
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• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 4 oz. softened cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons crushed pineapple
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
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Preparation

Step 1

Mix together the oil, eggs, lemon juice and coconut extract. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until blended. Stir in the undrained pineapple. Bake on a greased 17 x 11 pan (cookie sheet) at 350º for 25 - 30 minutes. Can be frosted immediately.

Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 cup walnuts (I only did walnuts on half. There are nut haters among us.)
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the pineapple and extracts. Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time and beat until smooth. Toast the walnuts and coconut briefly in the oven or on the stove top until the coconut is browned. Sprinkle over frosted cake.
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