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Wheat Germ Balls
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
-Adopted Recipe- The original submitter states that this unusual cookie came from the More-with-Less Cookbook. Prep time does not include chill time.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup toasted wheat germ
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup toasted wheat germ (for rolling)
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients except the 3/4 cup wheat germ in a bowl.
2. With an electric mixer, beat on low speed until well mixed.
3. Chill dough until easy to handle. Form into 1 inch balls.
4. Roll dough balls in 3/4 cup wheat germ. Place on cookie sheet.
5. Bake in preheated oven at 350 Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com