Pineapple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Pineapple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These cookies are always popular at bake sales. I sometimes use 1 cup of coconut instead of the chopped walnuts.

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pineapple and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts if desired.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Press down lightly. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 116 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

These cookies are always popular at bake sales. I sometimes use 1 cup of coconut instead of the chopped walnuts.

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