Whole Wheat Cookies
These soft, old-fashioned cookies are quite flavorful. With the goodness of wheat germ, they make a wholesome snack.—Bertie Carter, Tahlequah, Oklahoma24 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and honey. Beat in
- egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to
- creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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- Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar.
- Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on
- pans for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- Yield: about 4 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 124 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.