Maple Scotch Snaps

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
• 1/2 cup pecans (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Nesquick (chocolate milk mix)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375F
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and butter
3. Blend with a mixer until finely particulated (crumbly, not doughy)
4. Reserve 1/4 cup for topping
5. Add remainder of ingredients EXCEPT Nesquick
6. Mix thorougly
7. Shape into balls using a rounded spoon
8. Come reserved crumbs and Nesquick
9. Roll the balls in the mix and place on an ungreased cookie sheet
10. Bake 12-15 minutes

From Heather Maloney, via my mother.