Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Sift flour, baking powder, soda, and salt together.

Step 3

Drain pineapple, reserving juice.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar together.

Step 5

Add eggs, pineapple, and vanilla. Add flour mixture, small amounts at a time, beating until smooth.

Step 6

Drop from teaspoon onto silicone lined or plain (not greased) cookie sheets.

Step 7

Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and bounces back when touched lightly with finger.

Step 8

Place on cooling rack until completely cooled.

Step 9

Top with glaze, if desired.

Step 10

GLAZE:

Step 11

Add pineapple juice to powdered sugar one Tbsp. at a time until desired consistency reached. Spoon over top of cooled cookies.