Mom's Favorite Oat and Raisin Cookies

This is a healthy cookie recipe that still tastes good! It comes from a school cookbook and has been enjoyed by my family and friends. Next time I make them, I think I will try substituting unsweetened applesauce for the butter and add some ground flax seed.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 4 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups rolled oats
• 1⁄4 cup wheat germ
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup coconut
• 3⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients.
2. Cream next 4 together then add to oat mixture.
3. Add final 3 ingredients.
4. Drop by teaspoonful onto lightly greased baking sheets.
5. Flatten slightly.
6. Bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes or until golden.