Pineapple Delights
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
YIELD: 7 dozen.
When I was stationed in Germany, my mother would often send these tropical-tasting cookies to me. The recipe is special because it came from my grandmother. Now my wife and daughter are carrying on the tradition.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the pineapple, walnuts and cherries.
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2.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 147 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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