Oat Nut Cookies

yields 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/3 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup nuts of your choice (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla

Method:

1. Mix the wheat germ, oats, and flour together with the baking powder and place in large mixing bowl.
2. Add 1/2 cup butter, (softened at room temperature), sugar (white and brown), egg (slightly beaten), and vanilla (real extract - not immitation)
3. Mix in nuts and raisons until completely blended; finish mixing with your hands.
4. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a sprayed cookie sheets.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
6. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.
7. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling.