Wheat Germ Balls

--Adopted Recipe-- The original submitter states that this unusual cookie came from the More-with-Less Cookbook. Prep time does not include chill time.

• Ready In: 42 mins
• Serves: 14
• Yields: 42 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup toasted wheat germ
• 1  cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon orange zest
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup toasted wheat germ (for rolling)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except the 3/4 cup wheat germ in a bowl.
2. With an electric mixer, beat on low speed until well mixed.
3. Chill dough until easy to handle. Form into 1 inch balls.
4. Roll dough balls in 3/4 cup wheat germ. Place on cookie sheet.
5. Bake in preheated oven at 350 Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes.