Icebox Cookies

At first I was not inspired by this recipe - something seemed missing. After reading and rereading the recipe, I decided to add a few things and see how it turned out.

Original recipe for Icebox Cookies:
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. shortening
2 cc brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

to this I added:
1 T. real maple syrup
3/4 t. salt

All of that sugar and NO salt?! Didn't seem right to me. There also didn't seem to really be anything of substance to give them a good flavor. I wasn't sure how it would all turn out, but I have to say, they are delicious!

Instructions:

1. Combine the flour and baking powder (and salt)

2. In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time (and add in the syrup). Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the walnuts.

3. Divide the dough in half. Form each half into a log 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 8 hours or overnight.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. Cut the logs into 1/4 inch thick slices and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

6. Bake for 10-12 min. until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

I think these would be very easy to make several rolls of and freeze for later use. They definitely get a thumbs-up from this family!!