Pumpkin-pineapple cookies

6 Dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupShortening
cupSugar
1Egg
1cupPumpkin
½cupPineapple, crushed; drained
1cupRolled oats
1cupNuts; chopped
2cupsFlour
½teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonBaking soda
2teaspoonsSalt
1teaspoonCinnamon
¼cupMilk

Directions

In mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar together until fluffy; blend in egg. Put in pumpkin, pineapple, oats and nuts; stir thoroughly. Add the sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately; drop by spoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake in 400-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. One cup applesauce may be substituted for milk and pineapple.