Pineapple Dream Squares

Ingredients

BASE

• cooking spray
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

TOPPING

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 3/4 cup corn syrup

• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   TO MAKE BASE;

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into bottom of pan. Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Cool slightly.

3. 3

   TO MAKE TOPPING:.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, whisk eggs just until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over base.

5. 5

   Bake until topping is set but still soft in center, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Keep refrigerated.