jasonRose 0 #1 March 1, 2008 If you like cookies you have to try these.... For those of you that what to add a little love try dropping some green stuff in them.. Ingredients Makes about 3 dozen * 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature * 1 cup packed light-brown sugar * 1 cup granulated sugar * 2 large eggs, room temperature * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract * 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup wheat germ * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits and nuts, such as golden raisins, currants, coarsely chopped dried apricots, dried cherries, coarsely chopped pecans, or a combination of above Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpats; set aside. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs; mix on high speed to combine. Mix in vanilla; set aside. 3. Combine oats, flour, wheat germ, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and beat on low speed to combine, 10 to 15 seconds. Remove bowl from mixer, and stir in dried fruits and nuts. 4. Using a large metal scoop, drop dough onto prepared sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake until golden and just set, about 18 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire rack to cool. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somethinelse 0 #2 March 1, 2008 Yummy. That recipe does sound good. But not to sure about the wheatgerm. That's different. What is silpats that you need to line the baking sheets with? and why? Thank, L. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #3 March 2, 2008 QuoteYummy. That recipe does sound good. But not to sure about the wheatgerm. That's different. What is silpats that you need to line the baking sheets with? and why? Thank, L. I'm no stranger to the kitchen, but yeah...what the heck is a Silpat? (I see the OP lives in WA...Perhaps it's something Canadian? Wax paper? Butter? Something to keep the little buggers from sticking?? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #4 March 2, 2008 Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 March 2, 2008 Quote Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat Hey, I don't want to have my cookies taste like rubber! Let's stick with good ol' fashioned butter, k? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
