Wheat/Oat Crisps

Subject: Wheat/Oat Crisps Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:01 pm

Wheat/Oat Crisps

3/4 c shortening

1 c brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 c white sugar

1 egg

1/4 c water

1 tsp vanilla

1 c stone ground whole wheat flour

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

3 c quick cooking rolled oats

2 tbsp wheat germ

1/2 c flaked coconut

1/2 c chopped nuts

1/4 c semisweet chocolate pieces (optional)

Beat shortening with sugars until light and fluffy

Beat in egg, water and vanilla until creamy

Stir together flour, salt and baking soda to mix

Stir into creamed mixture and blend well

Add rolled oats, wheat germ, coconut and nuts

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheet

Top each cookie with a chocolate piece

Bake in 350F for 12 to 15 minutes

Makes 5 dozen