Dream Drops

Name: Dream Drops
Ingredients: 1 (9 oz.) can crushed pineapple; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 lb. shortening (part butter); 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 tsp. lemon extract; 3 eggs, well beaten; 1/2 tsp. soda; 3 c. sifted flour; 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 lb. chopped dates; 1 c. coarsely chopped nuts

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 (9 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 lb. shortening (part butter)
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
3 eggs, well beaten
1/2 tsp. soda
3 c. sifted flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. chopped dates
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Directions

1

Cook pineapple and 1/2 cup sugar in small, heavy pan, uncovered, until thick, stirring often. Cook 20 minutes or more. Cream shortening and sugar; add flavorings and beaten eggs.
2

Stir the soda into the pineapple and add to creamed mixture with half the sifted dry ingredients.
3

Stir in dates and nuts and then the remaining dry ingredients.
4

Chill for 20 minutes.
5

Drop by spoonfuls on greased and lightly floured baking sheet.
6

Bake at 350°
7

for about 12 minutes.