Pineapple Drop Cookies

These are my absolute favorite cookie. They come out very thick
and soft.

2 cups sugar (I use 1 cup regular and 1 cup brown)
1 cup margarine-softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder (rounded)
1 tsp baking soda (level)
1/2 tsp salt
1 small can crushed pineapple-undrained
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)


Cream margarine and then add sugar. Mix well. Add eggs and
vanilla and continue mixing. Sift together dry ingredients and
add to egg mixture, alternating with crushed pineapple, mix
thoroughly. Add nuts if desired and mix well. Refrigerate dough
for an hour or two. Drop by spoonfuls and bake in 350F oven for
about 10 to 12 minutes.