Ingredients

  • 1 c. light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c. crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 c. raisins

Method

  • Mix shortening and sugar together; cream well.
  • Add egg and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients together. Add alternately to shortening/sugar with the pineapple.
  • (You may wish to add a little more pineapple and flour to make the mixture stiffer.)
  • Add nuts and raisins.
  • Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until light brown.
  • Yields 48 cookies.