Pineapple Drop Cookies II

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and cinnamon. Stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Fold in the pineapple.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, until lightly golden.
5. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Interesting Facts

• Pineapple drop cookies have been popular in the United States since the early 1900s.
• The combination of pineapple and cream cheese makes the cookies soft and chewy.
• These cookies are perfect for special occasions such as birthdays or holidays.