Wheat Germ Saucer Cookies

I used to make these for my girls as part of their school lunches. They are wonderful. The serving size is an estimate. I never took heed of how many this makes...because I alway quadrupled the recipe.

• Ready In: 42 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 24-30 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup white sugar
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 3⁄4 cup wheat germ
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup flaked coconut
• 1⁄4 cup rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Cream together shortening and sugars.
2. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
3. Mix together in a separate bowl all the remaining ingredients.
4. Stir this into the creamed mixture.
5. Place dough by SCANT 1/4 cupfuls on greased or parchment covered cookie sheets.
6. Press cookies well with fork.
7. Bake 350 degrees for 12 -15 minutes.