MAPLE WALNUT COOKIES

Trust me, you won't be disappointed with those cookies, they disappear really fast. :))

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup real maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 cups flour
1/3 cup raw walnuts, crushed
Granulated or organic sugar for rolling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add the egg, syrup and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda. Stir into mixture, add walnuts and combine until well blended.
Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar.
Place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart and flatten slightly.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool on wire rack.