How to Make Momma's Wheat Germ Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Momma's Wheat Germ Cookies are a delightful and healthy treat that have been passed down through generations of our family. These cookies have a rich, nutty flavor and a satisfying chewy texture that sets them apart from traditional cookie recipes. Packed with wholesome ingredients like wheat germ, whole wheat flour, and oats, these cookies are not only delicious but also provide a nourishing boost of energy.

These cookies were a staple in our household growing up, and they were alway...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine oats, wheat germ, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Mix in coconut, pecans, and dates. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and edges are set, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    112 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 95mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 69mg