Whole-Grain Chippers

Couldn't resist this recipe which was found in the Famous Name Brand Recipes cookbook 'WHOLE-GRAIN COOKING' -- A great addition to my cookie cookbook! Cooking time is an estimate, depending on how many cookies you have on each cookie sheet.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 72

Ingredients

• 1  cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  pinch salt
• 2  cups old fashioned oats, uncooked
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1 (12 ounce) bag  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1  cup sunflower seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, & lightly grease cookie sheets OR line them with parchment paper.
2. In large bowl, beat butter, sugars & eggs until light & fluffy.
3. Beat in baking soda, vanilla & salt.
4. Blend in oats & flours to make stiff dough.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Shape mounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
7. Roll balls in sunflower seeds.
8. Place balls 2" apart on prepared cookie sheets.
9. Bake 8-10 minutes or until firm, but DO NOT OVERBAKE!
10. Leave on cookie sheets, & let cool 2 minutes, before transfering cookies to wire rack to cool completely.