Ingredients
2 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla or coconut extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
4 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts or shredded coconut
Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 350F degrees.
2. Cream sugar and shortening.
3. Add eggs one at a time to blend.
4. Add drained pineapple and nuts.
5. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
6. Blend into a stiff mixture.
7. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet a few inches apart.
8. Bake 350F about 15 minutes or until browned at edges and appears set.
9. Remove to racks to cool
Yield: Makes three to four dozen cookies
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