Cheryl wrote:
> I rarely make cookies unless it's for a function or I have something to
> use up.
>
> Anyone try to substitute pineapple chunks for raisins in oatmeal
> cookies? If so, do you prepare the chunks ahead of time before mixing
> with the batter, or do you put them in wet?

I made a cinnamon bread using frozen white bread dough the other day. I
could not find any raisins so I used a package of dried sweetened
mangoes, pineapples and papayas. The stuff was already cut into cute and
tiny cubes so it was just dumped it on straight from the package. The
pieces rehydrated nicely. It was good, tasty bread and besides that, the
truth is that we may not need yet another cinnamon bread loaf with
raisins baked in this world.

I don't know how well this product would work in cookies - my guess it
might come out a bit dried out and tough but I could be completely
wrong. Your idea is a good one and you should make a batch and see. The
next time I make cookies, I'll try this out without hesitation. :-)