2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. maple flavoring
4 c. flour
Nuts as desired
1 tsp. baking powder

Mix first 4 ingredients together. Add buttermilk with soda in it. Add maple flavoring, flour, nuts and baking powder. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.