Peanut Butter Chip Pineapple Drops

Makes about 3-1/2 dozen cookies.
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Baking Time: 10 to 12 min.

Ingredients1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup Peanut Butter Chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
candied cherries, halved

DirectionsPreheat oven to 375°F.
1) In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening until blended.
2) Add sugar, egg and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3) Add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in pineapple, peanut butter chips and nuts, if desired.
4) Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Lightly press cherry half in center of each cookie.
5) Place cookie sheet in oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
6) Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.