Pineapple Nut Bars


BASE:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine

FILLING:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 8 ounces crushed pineapple, well drained
• 1 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or almonds
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

GLAZE:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
• 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In med. bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar.
Using pastry blender or fork, cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press in bottom of ungreased 9" square pan. Bake for 10 min.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, vanilla and egg; beat until smooth. Stir in pineapple.
Spread over partially baked base. In small bowl, combine coconut, nuts and 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle evenly over pineapple mixture.
Bake for an additional 18-20 min. or until coconut is golden brown and filling appears set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
In small bowl, combine powdered sugar, rum extract and enough milk for desired consistency; blend until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars.
Refrigerate 1 hour or until set. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.