Pina Colada Bars

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Combine flour, butter, and white sugar in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl often, until crust mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan.

3 . Stage

Bake crust in the preheated oven until crust is set but still pale, 12 to 17 minutes.

4 . Stage

Combine brown sugar, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, and salt in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well-blended. Stir in pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts. Spread filling over hot crust.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and top is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely, about 25 minutes.

6 . Stage

Whisk 5 teaspoons reserved pineapple juice, confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon rum extract together in a small bowl to make glaze.

7 . Stage

Drizzle glaze over cooled filling; cut into bars.