1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple
1 cup nuts
2 eggs
4 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in order given; beat until well mixed. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased pan. Bake at 350° F. until lightly browned. Remove from oven; let cool for five minutes before removing from the baking pan.