This has been one of my husbands favorites for years. Enjoy!
Original recipe makes 5 dozen
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
Directions
- 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
Nutrition
Calories: 86 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11.3 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Fat: 4.2 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 42 mg
