Move over Good 'n Plenty...                                                                                                                          ...Hello Sweet 'n Nutty!
Thanks to some dark, B-grade maple syrup from my neighbor at the end of sugaring season, these cookies are the perfect antidote for a sweet tooth without a sugar overload. Nutritional bennies: both the flax and walnuts are good sources of heart healthy Omega-3 fats (with a plethora of other healthful perks.) Tahini also contains good fats and protein. The whole barley (or oat) flours give the cookies a boost of soluble fiber. Even the maple syrup is a natural source of magnesium, zinc and several other minerals absent from refined sugars.