Pineapple Drop Cookies Recipe

Summary

Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
DishSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 COOKIES
 Sugar3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter margarine1 Cup (16 tbs), softened
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Egg1
 2 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 1 can crushed pineapple in its own juice, well drained, reserving liquid
 Coconut1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pecans1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Powdered sugar2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (FROSTING)
 3 to 4 tablespoons reserved pineapple liquid

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.
In large bowl, combine sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and egg; beat well.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well.
Stir in pineapple, coconut and pecans.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350°F. for 11 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown.
Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely.
In medium bowl, combine frosting ingredients, adding enough pineapple liquid for desired frosting consistency; blend well.
Frost cooled cookies.
Quantcast