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Aunt Gerry's Pineapple Drop Cookies

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time9 mins
Total Time29 mins
Servings: 8 Dozen
Calories: 809kcal

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 20 oz. can crushed pineapple drained and juice reserved
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. baking powder

For the icing:

  • reserved pineapple juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For the cookies:

  • Cream the butter and sugars in a mixing bowl. 
  • Add the eggs, pineapple and vanilla.  I
  • n a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients, then blend into the wet ingredients. 
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. 
  • Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes.

For the icing:

  • Gradually add pineapple juice to the powdered sugar by the tablespoon. You want the consistency to be a bit thick, but still streaming off the spoon. 
  • While the cookies are still warm, spread the icing on the tops.

Nutrition

Calories: 809kcal | Carbohydrates: 141g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 91g | Vitamin A: 804IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4mg