Brownies by Brittany Hansen

1 c. Pure maple syrup
2 Eggs
1 c. Butter (no substitutes)
1 c. Brown sugar
2 c. Flour
1 tsp. Baking powder
1 c. Ground walnuts (measure first, then grind)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Great and flour a 9x13" pan. Cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs until well mixed, then beat in the maple syrup until blended. Beat in flour and baking powder. Mix in ground walnuts. (Note: I don't like to grind the walnuts to a powder-leave a few little nuggets for texture.) Spread batter evenly in the pan, bake for 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares. Optional toppings are acceptable :)