Aunt Jody's Pineapple Cookies

I've never had any other cookie like this, nor have I heard of another version of this recipe. It's one of a kind. You're going to love each one you eat (and you will eat a lot).

DOUGH
1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda

Cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla. Beat eggs and add to shortening mixture. Sift dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients. Shape dough into 2 rolls and refrigerate overnight

FILLING
1 cup sugar
3 Tbls flour
1 small can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 Tbls lemon juice
1 cup chopped nuts

In a small sauce pan over medium heat, mix sugar and flour. Add pineapple and lemon juice. Stir constantly, cooking until thick. Add nuts and let cool.

TO BAKE
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice dough thin. Put 1/2 tsp filling on a slice, then cover with another slice. Bake for 8 minutes.

(Source: Mom's recipe box... from Aunt Jody)