Pineapple Nut Bars
Bursting with tropical sweetness and nutty richness, Pineapple Nut Bars offer the perfect balance of flavor and texture in every bite. With a buttery, crumbly crust as the base, these bars are layered with a luscious filling made from tangy crushed pineapple, crunchy chopped walnuts, and a touch of warm vanilla. The filling bakes to golden perfection, creating a chewy and decadent treat that's irresistibly satisfying. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these bars are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in under an hour and ideal for parties, potlucks, or an indulgent afternoon snack, this recipe combines simplicity with crowd-pleasing appeal. Perfect keywords for this recipe include pineapple dessert bars, tropical nut bars, easy snack recipes, and sweet and tangy treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Butter
- 8 ounces Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.5 cups Light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar for the crust. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the flour mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
While the crust bakes, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Fold in the drained crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, baking powder, and salt, mixing until well-combined.
Pour the pineapple mixture over the baked crust and spread it out evenly.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly browned on top.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar for garnish, if desired.
Cut into 12 bars and serve. Enjoy your homemade pineapple nut bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 991 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 410.6 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 262.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 955 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
