Pineapple Crinkles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Cream the shortening and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add the salt, lemon rind and egg, beating until thoroughly blended.
4. 4
   Fold in the pineapple.
5. 5
   Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda and add to the creamed mixture.
6. 6
   Drop tablespoons of dough onto well-greased baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
7. 7
   Sprinkle cookies with sugar and nutmeg before baking.
8. 8
   Bake about 12 minutes until lightly browned. Store airtight.
9. 9
   Makes about 24.