My Recipe: Coco-Nutty Tropical Treat Bars recipe

by: Canned Food Fan Coco-Nutty Tropical Treat Bars

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Any time of year, these easy cookies offer flavorful source of food energy. Plus, the nutrients in nuts and canned pineapple provide a good-for-you bonus!

Created on : 26-07-2010

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Ingredients ( 32 )

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, drained and excess moisture squeezed out
1 can (7 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds, pecans or macadamia nuts
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

Directions

Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Mix graham cracker crumbs and confectioners’ sugar. Stir in butter until evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom of pan. Bake until edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile stir sweetened condensed milk, pineapple, coconut and almonds until blended. Pour into baked crust and spread almost to edges.
Servings: 32
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 220; Total fat 14g; Saturated fat 7g; Cholesterol 35 mg; Sodium 55mg; Carbohydrate 20g; Fiber 1g; Protein 3g.; Vitamin A 8%DV*; Vitamin C 4%DV; Calcium 6%DV; Iron 4%DV *Daily Value
Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Bake until just set, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with white chocolate chips. Let stand until chocolate softens, 3 to 4 minutes, then carefully spread chocolate over surface. Cool completely. Cut into 32 bars.