• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup Maine maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 and 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Mix in order given. Drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes. Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.