PINEAPPLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Pineapple Chocolate Chip Cookies image

These cookies are always popular at bake sales. I sometimes use 1 cup of coconut instead of the chopped walnuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pineapple and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts if desired., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Press down lightly. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.