Soft Pineapple Cookies


2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract OR
1 tsp. coconut extract
1 c. crushed pineapple, well drained
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts OR
1/2 c. shredded coconut
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs one at a time to blend.
Add drained pineapple and nuts.
Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
Blend into a stiff mixture.
Drop by tbs. on a lightly greased cookie sheet
a few inches apart.
Bake 350F about 15 minutes or
until browned at edges and appears set.
Remove to racks to cool.
Makes 3 to 4 dozen.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items):
1290 Calories; 8g Fat (5.4% calories from fat);
27g Protein; 277g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber;
249mg Cholesterol; 1273mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 9 1/2 Grain(Starch);
1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 9 Other Carbohydrates.