Maple Memory Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. maple flavoring
1/2 c. maple syrup
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt; set aside. Cream shortening, gradually add brown sugar and cream well.
Add egg and maple flavoring.
Beat well and add maple syrup.
Add sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture, blending well.
Add chopped walnuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
Top with half walnut.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown in 350\u00b0 oven.