Pineapple Cookies Ii

Name: Pineapple Cookies Ii
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 egg; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1

Mix shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in pineapple.
2

Mix flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and nuts. Add to pineapple mixture.
3

Chill at least one hour.
4

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5

Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until no imprint is made when touched lightly. Variations: Add one cup of coconut (omit nutmeg) or add one cup of raisins, if desired