Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups whole wheat baking flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or bittersweet chocolate chopped in a processor
  • 1 cup pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup nut butter
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup raisins or dried cherries, cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Method

  • PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees F
  • COMBINE flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon in a small bowl
  • BEAT butter granulated and brown sugar in a large mixer until creamy. Add vanilla and one egg at a time, beating well after each. Add peanut butter.
  • ADD FLOUR MIXTURE gradually and beat until well mixed. Stir in nuts, chocolate, fruit and cereal additions.
  • DROP dough in rounded tablespoons on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. BAKE until golden brown, about 9 minutes.