Soft Pineapple Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease your cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Cream: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening and light brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and beat well until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract and the well-drained crushed pineapple. Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent the cookies from becoming too soggy. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bake: Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them to firm up and prevents breakage. (5 minutes)