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)

Method

  • Mix shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in pineapple.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and nuts. Add to pineapple mixture.
  • Chill at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • 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