Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine (or butter)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds (your preference) or 1/2 cup chopped nuts (your preference)
  • 1 -4 tablespoon water (if necessary)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and margarine.
  • Add egg, vanilla and salt, beat well.
  • In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, wheat germ and oats.
  • With a fork, stir dry ingredients into other ingredients, blend well adding a tablespoon or more of water if necessary to hold ingredients together.
  • Drop by teaspoonsfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten cookies slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes.