Frosted Pineapple Cookies

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325°F 17-20 min. YIELD: 3-4 dozen cookies                                

    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

·   Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice. Set pineapple aside; set juice aside for frosting.

·   In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add pineapple and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.

·   Drop by tablespoonful 1.5 in. apart onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

·   For frosting, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar with enough of the reserved pineapple juice to achieve a smooth spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies. Yield: 3 dozen.

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Nutritional Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 98 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 46 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.