Frosted Pineapple Cookies

A recipe from The Ultimate Cookie Collection cookbook.

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice. Set pineapple aside.
2. Set juice aside for frosting.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
4. Add egg; mix well.
5. Add pineapple and vanilla; mix well.
6. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
7. Drop by tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
8. Bake at 325°F for 17-20 minutes or until golden.
9. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.
10. Frosting:
11. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar with enough of reserved juice to achieve a smooth spreading consistency.
12. Frost cooled cookies.