These Tropical Pineapple Coconut Bars combine a buttery crust with juicy pineapple and toasted coconut for the ultimate tropical dessert.

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1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

½ cup shredded coconut

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment.

2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Press into pan.

3. Whisk egg with vanilla. Fold in drained pineapple. Spread over crust.

4. Top with shredded coconut. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden.

5. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Drain pineapple well to avoid a soggy crust.

Cool completely before slicing for best texture.

Double the batch for parties—they disappear fast!