burke's soft pineapple cookies

Recipe by
Krista Hiner
Circleville, WV

Another cookie recipe from long time friend who passed away due to a brain aneurysm. She always brought us a variety of her batches of cookies and we always enjoyed them. Want to pass them on for others to enjoy!

yield 2 -3 dozen?
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For burke's soft pineapple cookies

  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    crushed pineapple
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped nuts

How To Make burke's soft pineapple cookies

  • 1
    Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg, beating well. Add pineapple and vanilla; mix well.
  • 2
    Gradually mix in dry ingredients and chopped nuts if desired.
  • 3
    Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
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