2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple
1/4 c. light molasses
2 eggs
2 tbsp. butter, very soft
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tbsp. brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center.

Drain pineapple, pressing out liquid with spoon. Reserve 1/3 cup syrup. Add syrup, crushed pineapple, molasses, eggs, and soft butter to flour mixture. Beat with large spoon until well mixed.

Pour batter into prepared pan; spread with spatula. Sprinkle with walnuts and brown sugar. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until done.

Remove to rack. Cut into 12 squares; serve with whipped cream if desired. (Taste even better made the day before serving).