Frosted Pineapple Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 17 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Yield: 3 dozen. Ingredients:
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple |
1/2 cup shortening |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice.
2. Set pineapple aside; set juice aside for frosting.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
4. Add egg; mix well.
5. Add pineapple and vanilla; mix well.
6. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
7. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
8. Bake at 325 degrees for 17-20 minutes or until golden.
9. Immediately remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
10. For frosting, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar with enough of the reserved pineapple juice to achieve a smooth spreading consistency.
11. Frost cooled cookies.
12. Yield: 3 dozen.
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