PINEAPPLE COCONUT DREAM BARS

Pineapple Coconut Dream Bars image

Provided by grandma2969

Time 27m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 1/4 ounces white cake mix
1/2 cup melted butter
28 ounces crushed pineapple, well drained
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/3 cups butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

CRUST:.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix and melted butter.
Using a wooden spoon, mix until well blended.
Press firmly into greased 13x9 pan.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light golden.
Cool 10 minutes.
TOPPING:.
Spread well drained pineapple, I usually dump cans onto paper towel on top of newspaers.to be sure I get them as dry as possible.I reserve the fruit juice in ice cube trays.makes a lovely ice cube for iced tea.
In a large mixer bowl, beat eggs and sugar till blended.
Add melted butter and vanilla.Mix well.
Stir in coconut and spread over pineapple.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set and golden.
Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Cut into bars.