Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup California walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Preparation:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg. Mix in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir in the baking powder, salt, flour and walnuts.
  3. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheets 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until light golden brown, about 15 minutes.