Pineapple Scotchies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the crushed pineapple and walnuts.
4. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The pineapple is native to South America and was first brought to Hawaii by the early Polynesian settlers.
• The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality and is often used to welcome guests.
• These cookies are a great way to use up leftover crushed pineapple.