Black Walnut Cookies I

My grandmother make these cookies. They are my family's favorite.

• Calories: 257 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups chopped black walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and add flavoring. Add in flour and baking powder dissolved in a couple drops of water. Add nuts and mix well.

Step 3

Divide dough into thirds and roll into logs. Refrigerate until firm (about 1 hour.)

Step 4

Slice logs into thin cookies. Bake for 9 minutes or until light brown in color.