Pineapple Bars

This recipe for oat cookies with a pineapple filling will soon be a family favorite, especially for the pineapple lovers near you.

• Calories: 187 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
• 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

To Make Pineapple Filling: Mix 1 cup crushed pineapple and juice (8 1/4-ounce can), 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon butter, and 1 cup water in saucepan. Cook until thickened, cool.

Step 3

Cream together shortening and sugar thoroughly. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix in rolled oats. Press and flatten half of the mixture over bottom of a 13 x 9 1/2 x 2 inch greased pan. Spread with cooled filling.

Step 4

Top with remaining crumb mixture, patting lightly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. While warm cut into bars and remove from pan.