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Pineapple Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 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 (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a

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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.

Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.