Old recipe from my grandmother.
Original recipe makes 3 dozen
Ingredients
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup crushed pineapple with juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons orange zest
Directions
- Cream brown sugar, white sugar, shortening, and salt. Stir in egg.
- Sift together 2 cups flour, baking soda and baking powder. Stir into sugar mixture and mix well. Add pineapple, chopped nuts (optional) and vanilla. Mix well.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 8 – 10 minutes. Frost when cooled.
- To Make Frosting: Mix confectioners’ sugar, orange juice, and grated orange rind. Mix together until smooth and drizzle on cooled cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 107 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16.8 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Fat: 4.1 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1.2 g
Sodium: 90 mg
