Norweign Cookies

1 cup shortening or margarine
2 cups brown sugar, packed firm
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple
4 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
4 cups chopped walnuts
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped marachino cherries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Cream together shortening and brown sugar
Add in eggs and pineapple
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and baking powder.
Add in walnuts, vanilla and cherries.

Bake for 12-15 minutes