Nutty Walnut Drops

Name: Nutty Walnut Drops
Ingredients: 1/3 c. butter; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 c. whole wheat flour; 2 Tbsp. wheat germ; 1 Tbsp. buttermilk; 1/3 c. maple syrup; 1/4 tsp. finely grated lemon rind; 2 c. chopped walnuts; 1/2 tsp. baking soda

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/3 c. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp. wheat germ
1 Tbsp. buttermilk
1/3 c. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. finely grated lemon rind
2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Directions

1

Place butter and maple syrup in small saucepan over low heat. Just when butter melts, remove from heat.
2

Stir in vanilla and lemon rind.
3

In a medium bowl, combine flour, wheat germ and walnuts.
4

Place buttermilk in cup and add maple syrup.
5

Stir until dissolved.
6

Add all ingredients together; stir until combined. Drop batter by the teaspoon onto lightly oiled baking sheets.
7

Bake in preheated 325° oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
8

Cool on a wire rack.