Maple Syrup Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup Flour
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking powder
1 cup Quick oats (uncooked)
1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped)
1/4 cup Shortening
1 Egg
3/4 cup Maple syrup
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Mix all ingredients together in one bowl to combine well. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto well greased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 8-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.