Pineapple Fruit and Nut Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Cream the sugars and shortening together in a large bowl or mixer bowl until incorporated and fluffy.

Step 3

Blend in pineapple, eggs, and vanilla.

Step 4

In a separate container, sift together flour, salt and baking soda.

Step 5

With mixer on low, add 1/4 of the flour mixture until it is mostly incorporated then continue adding the flour mixture in 1/4 increments, scraping down the sides and blades as needed.

Step 6

Turn up mixer speed and mix until the ingredients are uniformly incorporated.

Step 7

Blend in nuts and cherries into the dough until they are evenly distributed.

Step 8

Drop by rounded teaspoon or small (ie. # to medium scoop(ie. #onto a parchment lined or ungreased baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake for approximately 10 minutes until a very light golden color and the dough is set.

Step 10

Place cookies on a cooling rack upon removal from oven.

Step 11

The cookies are a cake-like in texture and the exterior of the cookies are a similar softness as the interior once they are stored in an air-tight container.

Step 12

Keep in a cooler, dry place.