Pineapple Oatmeal Drops

14 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can crushed pineapple
  • 3 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt or salt substitute
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/4 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 c. uncooked quick oats
  • 3/4 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Turn undrained pineapple into 9-inch skillet.
  2. 2
    Simmer over medium-high heat, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pineapple measures 1 1/4 cups.
  3. 3
    Stir frequently toward end of cooking to avoid scorching.
  4. 4
    Resift flour with next 4 ingredients. Cream shortening with sugars until fluffy; beat in eggs, one at a time.
  5. 5
    Stir in molasses and vanilla, then flour mixture.
  6. 6
    Add pineapple, oats and walnuts; mix well.
  7. 7
    Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
  8. 8
    Bake in center of 350° oven until lightly browned, about 13 minutes.
  9. 9
    Remove to wire racks to cool.
  10. 10
    Makes 3 dozen.

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