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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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A healthier alternative to traditional oatmeal cookies adapted from Bon Appetit, Dec. 1986 is a favorite among children and adults. Ingredients:
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, room temperature |
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed |
1/2 cup white sugar |
2 large eggs, beaten |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 cup flour |
1 cup whole wheat flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional) |
1 cup old fashioned oats |
1/4 cup wheat germ |
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) |
1/2 cup raisins (optional) |
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter or margarine with sugars in large mixing bowl.
3. Stir in eggs and vanilla.
4. Stir in dry ingredients (flours-salt) until blended.
5. Add oats and wheat germ, stirring until combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips, raisins and pecans (if using).
7. Form dough into 3-inch balls and place on cookie sheets.
8. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
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