SOFT PINEAPPLE COOKIES

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These cookies are soft and fruity. Whenever I take them to a dinner or church event they always disappear. The recipe is an old one that has been used by many family membes. I really can't tell you where it originated.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

COOKIES:
1/2 c crisco or shortening
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can(s) (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
OPTIONAL FROSTING:
2 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp soft butter
just enough water to make a thin frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, beat well, then stir in the vanilla and pineapple. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Drop by rounded spoon fulls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • 2. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. OPTIONAL FROSTING: Stir together ingredients adding water slowly until a thin frosting is achieved. Spread over cooled cookies.

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