Wheat Germ Cookies

Wheat germ, the very heart of the wheat kernel -- the embryo of the seed -- can provide added nutrition to many baked goods without adding an intrusive flavor. Wheat germ is a concentrated source of iron, vitamins B and E and protein, and also contains calcium, magnesium, zinc and other minerals. These cookies, which include whole wheat pastry flour as well as wheat germ, are dark, crisp and redolent of nutmeg. About 45 calories per cookie.

1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg (or two egg whites)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup Round Table Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (or substitute mace)
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Cream margarine, sugar, egg and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Blend in flour, soda, salt, nutmeg, wheat germ and nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto two ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until medium brown. Makes 4 dozen cookies



 
 

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