1 cup maple syrup
1 egg
4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter
1 tsp. baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
brown sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Mix all ingredients except brown sugar in a large bowl. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray (Pam).

Place teaspoon size drops of cookie dough on cookie sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar on each cookie, if desired.

Bake at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until they are light brown.

Submitted by: Aia Andonovska