10    Cloves fresh garlic                 1 ts Vanilla
          Boiling water                     1/2 ts Salt
   1/2 c  Maple syrup                     2 1/4 c  Chocolate chips
     1 c  Butter, softened                  1/2 c  Chopped nuts
   3/4 c  Brown sugar                     2 1/2 c  Flour
     2    Eggs                                1 ts Baking soda
 Drop garlic cloves into boiling water for about 5 minutes until
 tender. Peel and chop garlic and soak in maple syrup for 20 minutes.
 Meanwhile, cream butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla together until
 light and fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda and salt.  Add to cream
 mixture. Then stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drain garlic and add
 to cookie batter. Blend well. Drop cookie batter by tablespoons onto
 ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.  Bake at 375 degrees for
 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned.  Remove from oven and cool on
 racks.
                
                 Yields       
                1 servings                
