Pineapple Cookies II

This has been one of my husbands favorites for years. Enjoy!

• Calories: 86 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in pineapple.

Step 3

Mix flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and nuts. Add to pineapple mixture.

Step 4

Chill at least one hour.

Step 5

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