Author Notes
My mom made these a few times a week growing up. They are a take on the humble oatmeal, but somehow the combination makes them taste different from any cookie I've had. Also - chilled, it makes the best cookie dough of all time. —Posie (Harwood) Brien
Ingredients
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1 cup
butter
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1 cup
sugar
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1/2 cup
packed brown sugar
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2
eggs
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2 teaspoons
vanilla
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1/2 cup
wheat germ
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3 cups
rolled oats
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1 cup
flour
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1/2 cup
whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon
baking soda
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons
cinnamon
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1/2 cup
unsweetened shredded coconut
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1 cup
raisins
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1 cup
chopped toasted nuts (pecans or walnuts are best)
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1 cup
chocolate chips
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1 cup
Grape-Nuts cereal
Directions
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Cream the butter and sugars until very light.
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Add eggs and vanilla and mix very well.
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Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
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Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes, depending on size of cookies. (I like to make each about the size of an ice cream scoop of dough).
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