Wheat Germ Balls

Submitted by GrandmaIsCooking

"--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: 42mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 42 cookies
• Serves: 14

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.

Reviews

[Molly S.]

These were my favorite cookie when I was a kid. Tracked down this recipe and started making them again recently and they're just as good as I remembered. The orange and wheat germ together are just perfect. No changes to the recipe!