1 cn Crushed pineapple — 8 oz 2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Shortening 1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1 c Packed brown sugar 1/4 ts Baking soda
1 ea Egg 1/4 ts Salt
1 ts Vanilla extract 1 1/2 c Confectioner’s sugar
Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice, Set pineapple aside;
set juice aside for frosting. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and
sugar. Add egg; mix well. add pineapple and vanilla; mix well.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the
creamed mixture. drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking
sheets. Bake at 325 deg. for 17 to 20 min. or until golden.
Immediately remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. For
frosting, in a small bowl, combine confectioners’ with enough of the
reserved pineapple juice to achieve a smooth spreading consistency.
Frost cooled cookies. Yield: 3 dozens.
Yields
30 servings