Frosted Pineapple Cookies

By Nanatimesthree

Try these deliciously yummy frosted pineapple cookies! They are such a crowd pleaser and pretty easy to whip together!

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice.

Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add egg and mix well.

Add pineapple and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased sheets. Bake at 325 for 17-20 minutes or until golden.

Immediately remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. For frosting, in a small bowl, combine powdered sugar with enough of the juice to achieve a smooth spreading consistency.

Frost cooled cookies.