Taste of Home
Pineapple Chocolate Chip Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
YIELD: about 4-1/2 dozen.
These cookies are always popular at bake sales. I sometimes use 1 cup of coconut instead of the chopped walnuts.
Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a 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.
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2.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 116 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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