Best 8 Wheat Germ Drop Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our irresistible wheat germ drop cookies, a delightful treat that combines wholesome goodness with tantalizing taste. This collection of recipes offers a diverse selection of wheat germ drop cookies, each with its unique twist. From classic to contemporary, these cookies promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Discover the delightful crunch of whole wheat germ, perfectly balanced by a medley of sweet and savory ingredients. Embark on a journey of taste as you explore variations like the classic wheat germ drop cookies, bursting with nutty flavor, and the tantalizing chocolate chip wheat germ drop cookies, where rich chocolate chips add a touch of indulgence. For a delightful surprise, try the cranberry orange wheat germ drop cookies, where tart cranberries and zesty orange zest create a harmonious blend of flavors. And don't miss the unique savory twist of the Parmesan cheese wheat germ drop cookies, where salty Parmesan adds a savory dimension to the sweet cookie base. No matter your preference, these wheat germ drop cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

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GRANDMA'S WHEAT GERM COOKIES



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In her Clear Lake, Minnesota kitchen, Pam Voigt lightened up a traditional oatmeal chocolate chip cookie by adding wheat germ, eliminating butter and using applesauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups toasted wheat germ
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) miniature chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and oil until blended. Beat in egg, then applesauce. Combine the flour, wheat germ, oats, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Flatten slightly with a glass bottom coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP WHEAT GERM COOKIES



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These chocolate chip wheat germ cookies are irresistibly crisp on the outside and chewy inside. They are a wholesome yet indulgent treat!

Provided by Holly Ford

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 egg
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecan
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a cookie pan with parchment paper or baking mat; set aside.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oats, and wheat germ together; set aside.
  • In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars on medium speed until fluffy. Add an egg and vanilla extract. Beat well for 2 minutes.
  • Add the dry ingredient mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
  • Using a cookie scoop or spoon, take 3 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place cookie balls on a prepared pan, spacing apart about 2-inch in between.
  • Wet your fingers with water and press down the cookie balls slightly. Bake them in a preheated 350˚F oven for 12-14 minutes. Let the cookies rest on a pan for 2 minutes. Transfer them to a cooling rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 172 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OATMEAL COOKIES



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Add your choice of chocolate chunks, golden raisins, or toffee pieces to the basic oatmeal-cookie recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 13 large or 3 dozen small cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup wheat germ
12 ounces good-quality chocolate, chopped into chunks, or 1 1/2 cups golden raisins, or 10 ounces toffee pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Starting with the mixer on low speed and increasing until it is on medium, beat until the mixture is creamy and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs and the vanilla extract, then scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, and mix to combine.
  • Combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and wheat germ in a large bowl, and stir to combine. Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, then mix on low speed just to combine, 10 to 15 seconds. Remove the bowl from mixer stand, and stir in your choice of chocolate chunks, golden raisins, or toffee pieces.
  • Line the baking pans with parchment paper. Use a large (2 1/2 ounce) or small (1 1/4 ounce) ice-cream scoop to form balls of dough. Place the balls of dough about 4 inches apart on baking pans. Bake until golden and just set, about 18 minutes for large cookies and 14 minutes for small cookies. Remove from oven; let cool on pan 4 to 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

WHOLE WHEAT COOKIES



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These soft, old-fashioned cookies are quite flavorful. With the goodness of wheat germ, they make a wholesome snack.-Bertie Carter, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and honey. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on pans for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HEALTHY NO BAKE COOKIES



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I played around with my family's No Bake Cookie recipe and produced a single portion of this cookie that I feel is healthy enough to eat as a meal. They're still very good but are much healthier. I keep getting asked for the recipe, so I finally decided to measure out the exact portions and post the recipe. THIS RECIPE IS VERY FLEXIBLE! When I make them I NEVER measure out anything and I often add more or less of ingredients and they still taste great. I sometimes leave out the wheat germ and flax seeds and just add more oatmeal. I have made these replacing the sugar with about 3 tablespoons of honey. I have changed the recipe from 1 tsp. to 1 Tbsp. of cocoa powder.

Provided by ShaGun

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 8m

Yield 12 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons skim milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/8 cup wheat germ (heaping)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground flax seeds (optional)
1 cup quick oatmeal

Steps:

  • Heat milk, sugar and cocoa powder over high heat until boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Take off heat and stir in vanilla and peanut butter; stir until peanut butter has melted completely.
  • Stir in wheat germ and oatmeal.
  • Drop by large spoonfuls onto wax paper or eat immediately.
  • *As I noted above, this recipe is VERY flexible. If you don't have wheat germ or flax seed, just use more oatmeal. The recipe above should work out just perfectly and does most of the time, but if your cookies come out crumbly, use less oatmeal next time. If they never set, use more oatmeal next time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 37.7, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 3.1

HONEY WHEAT COOKIES



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These cookies are wonderful, and good for you too! I prefer to use real butter but margarine can be substituted. Wheat germ can also be substituted for the wheat bran. My two year old loves these and I feel less guilty letting him eat them.

Provided by evieg17

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter or margarine, softened
½ cup natural peanut butter
½ cup honey
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sifted whole wheat flour
½ cup dry milk powder
½ cup wheat bran
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter and peanut butter until smooth. Mix in the honey, egg and vanilla. Combine the whole wheat flour, dry milk powder, wheat bran and baking soda; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges begin to brown. Remove from baking sheet to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 53.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

GERMAN DROP COOKIES



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I loved the fact that these are simple tasting and easy to make (no mixer required). Loaded with nuts and sprinkled with powdered sugar, they've become a tradition in our home. Recipe Source: Relish Mag

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Combine first 5 ingredients with a spoon. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 20 minutes. Combine powdered sugar and cinnamon. Sift powdered sugar mixture over warm cookies or roll cookies in sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.1, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 24.7, Cholesterol 97.6, Sodium 320.7, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 32.8, Protein 6.9

WHEAT GERM COOKIES



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup oil
1 tsp salt
2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup milk
2 cups flour
2 cups oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 package (12 oz.) chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together the oil, salt, brown sugar, and vanilla. Then add milk, flour, oats, wheat germ and chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough by spoonful onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh wheat germ. Stale wheat germ will not have as much flavor and nutrients.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Wheat germ drop cookies are a delicious and nutritious snack. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These cookies are a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. They are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack, wheat germ drop cookies are a great option.

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