Macadamia Nut Pina Colada Bars

Ingredients

Bottom Layer

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Middle Layer

• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Pineapple Glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 teaspoons reserved pineapple juice

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350*. Grease bottom and sides of 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan with shortening.

2. 2

   Drain pineapple well, reserving 3 teaspoons juice for Pineapple Glaze.

3. 3

   Mix 1 cup flour, the butter and powdered sugar with spoon until flour is moistened. Press in pan. Bake 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Beat eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk until blended. Stir in pineapple and remaining ingredients except Pineapple Glaze. Spread over partially baked crust.

5. 5

   Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

6. 6

   Make Pineapple Glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and reserved pineapple juice until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over bars.