MOM'S PINEAPPLE DROP COOKIES

This recipe courtesy of Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner

Ingredients:

2 cups sugar: 1 white, 1 brown

1 cup shortening

2 eggs

3½ cups flour

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained, reserve juice

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla

Method:

Preheat oven to 375°.

Mix in order and drop by teaspoon on greased baking sheet.

Use reserved pineapple juice and powdered sugar for icing, optional.

Pineapple Glaze:

4 tablespoons butter

1 pound powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Reserved pineapple juice

Method:

Beat butter until smooth.

Slowly add sugar and juice until of glaze consistency.

Spoon over warm cookies.

Makes 7 dozen cookies

Enjoy!