1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.2 Beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg.3 Mix in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir in the baking powder, salt, flour and walnuts4 Place on parchment paper lined baking sheets 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until light golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Source: Chef Emily Luchetti and California Walnut Board