simple hawaiian dessert bars

North Liberty, IN
Updated on Mar 8, 2012

I adapted this from a recipe for apple bars made from a cake mix. We like it served warm with ice cream.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 box dry yellow cake mix
  • 1 can pineapple pie filling
  • 1/2 cup coconut
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts (or pecans)
  • 1/4 cup well drained, chopped maraschino cherries, optional

How To Make simple hawaiian dessert bars

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl use a fork to cut butter into dry cake mix, making a mixture that looks like crumbs. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture and press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
  • Step 2
    Spoon pineapple pie filling over the bottom crust in the pan. Set aside for a moment. Mix remaining crumb mixture with coconut, nuts, and cherries. Sprinkle over pie filling. Bake for 45 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting.

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