Black Walnut Cookies

Recipe By: Lynda Rushing - "My grandmother makes these cookies. They are my family's favorite."

1 cup butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups chopped black walnuts

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and add flavoring. Add in flour and baking powder dissolved in a couple drops of water. Add nuts and mix well.

Divide dough into thirds and roll into logs. Refrigerate until firm (about 1 hour.)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Slice logs into thin cookies. Bake for 9 minutes or until light brown in color.