Southern Pineapple Bar Cookies
Discover the sweet charm of Southern Pineapple Bar Cookies—a dessert that effortlessly combines nostalgia with tropical flair. These buttery, tender cookie bars embrace the lush sweetness of crushed pineapple layered between a soft, golden dough, creating a uniquely moist and flavorful treat. With a hint of vanilla and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these bars strike the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Quick to prepare and oven-ready in just 20 minutes, they’re an ideal choice for potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you want a taste of Southern comfort. Perfectly portioned into 16 servings, these irresistible pineapple bars will have everyone coming back for more. Make your dessert table shine with this classic Southern confection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Crushed pineapple (canned, drained)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spread half of the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish using a spatula or your fingers (lightly floured if the dough is sticky).
Spread the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the dough layer.
Dollop the remaining dough over the pineapple layer and gently spread it using a spatula. It’s okay if it doesn’t fully cover the pineapple; it will spread slightly as it bakes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Place the bars on a cutting board and cut them into 16 squares or bars. Dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy your Southern Pineapple Bar Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.5 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.1 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 806 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 2315 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 714.0 g | 260% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 475.0 g | ||
| Protein | 52.1 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 922 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.
