type: refrigerator, formed makes: 3 dozen 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda pinch of salt 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1 egg 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Cream shortening, butter, and sugar. Stir in syrup and egg. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture. Cover and chill batter for 1 -2 hours. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. Put walnuts in a bowl or plate. Roll dough into 1" balls. Roll balls in walnuts and place on cookie sheet about 2" apart. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly colored. Let cool on cookie sheet 1 minute then transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. |
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Maple-Walnut Cookies |