3/4 c. Crisco
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. maple flavoring
1/2 c. maple syrup
1 egg
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts

Cream Crisco and sugar, add egg and flavoring and mix well. Add dry ingredients and drop by rounded teaspoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.