Aunt Olga’s Maple Drop Cookies from Cherie Miller. Holiday Dessert bake-off Christmas Special recipe. 

(Makes 5 to 6 dozen) Stir together 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon double acting baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon soda

Cream together in separate bowl: I cup butter or margarine, 3 unbeaten eggs, 1 cup maple flavored syrup, ¼ teaspoon maple flavoring.

Beat well with mixer. Beat in dry ingredients gradually. Mix well. 

Add ¼ cup boiling water. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Chill at least 1 hour.

Drop rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 13 to 16 minutes. Frost and decorate with pecan half if desired.

Maple frosting: melt ¼ cup butter, add 2 tablespoons cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon maple flavored syrup. 

Blend in 2 cups sifted powdered sugar. Beat until of spreading consistency.