These Pineapple Bars are such a happy dessert! They are full of pineapple bits and the perfect treat for Spring and Summer.
You know when you make a dessert and you just want to eat it all the time? That’s what happens when you make these pineapple bars. They are so good. I love baking with pineapple. The flavor is just perfection. Like in these Pineapple Cookies or Pineapple Upside Down Cake for 2.
And then you top them off with powdered sugar or a dollup of whipped cream. GOOD. Make them. I sometimes will tell you what to do because reasons. Just trust me on this. When my kids don’t listen to me and then find out they should have, I tell them “don’t say I didn’t tell you.” Cause I did.
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cups flour
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1¼ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- garnish: powdered sugar
- In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and eggs.
- Add in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix.
- Stir or gently mix in pineapple.
- Spread into a greased 8×8 or 9×9 square pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 28-33 minutes until done. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares. Serve.
Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says
Mandy, these look so yummy! And I love that it is such a simple recipe — aren’t those the best! Keeping this one in my “must” try recipe box.
Melissa says
I love pineapple in everything. This looks amazing!
Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
Oh My Gosh!! These look amazing. It’s like and ooey gooey butter cake with Pineapple!!
amanda @ fake ginger says
Oooh, these look so yummy! And I can’t believe how short that ingredients list is. Totally making them soon!
mandyrecipebox says
That’s part of the awesomeness of these bars! Thanks, Amanda 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Oh I know those types of recipes, the ones where you can’t put it down. These look great!
Julie A Sullivan says
I am just wondering if I can make this with fresh pineapple? Does anybody know or has anybody tried it yet? I have a fresh pineapple on my kitchen counter than I would love to bake with and this recipe sounds absolutely fabulous! Thanks!
mandyrecipebox says
I haven’t tried it with fresh pineapple. You could give a try and just chop it up to match crushed pineapple. I googled this and came up with this thread:
http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2431531/fresh-vs-cannedpineapple
Julie A Sullivan says
Thank you for your help!!
Judith says
Hello from New Zealand. I’ve just made this and it is delicious! It is delicate and buttery and so easy to make! I couldn’t help but tweak the recipe a little, I added a tsp of vanilla extract and 1/3 cup desiccated coconut. Yum. Will definitely make again, and will probably eat quite a bit before the Mr comes home from work.
mandyrecipebox says
I’m glad you enjoyed them! Your additions sound delicious. I don’t blame you for eating them before the Mr. gets home. I do it all the time!
Linda says
Hello
I was just wondering if the pineapple is measured before or after being drained?
I cant wait to make these
thank you
Linda
mandyrecipebox says
Measure the pineapple after you drain them.
Linda says
Thank you so much Mandy
i appriciate it very much
have a great day
Linda