Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

This cookie is a bit healtier than some others but still delicious. I love putting a healthier variation out for my family that they still love -- and this one tops all. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (December 1986)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup turbinado sugar
• 2  eggs, beaten to blend
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup white flour
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup oatmeal
• 1⁄4 cup wheat germ
• 1 (12 ounce) package  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans (or walnuts) (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together. Stir in turbinado sugar.
3. Add eggs and vanilla and stir to combine.
4. Stir in dry ingredinents (flours - salt) until combined.
5. Stir in oatmeal and wheat germ.
6. Mix in remaining ingredients (chocolate chips and optional raisins and nuts).
7. Form dough into 3-inch balls and place onto cookie sheets.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
9. Cool on rack.