Wheat Germ Drop Cookies πͺ
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 36 cookies
Calories: 88 per cookie
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk π₯
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 egg π₯
- 2 cups wheat germ
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Lightly grease a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, gradually add oil to the brown sugar. Use a hand mixer or whisk to combine until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the milk and eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, wheat germ, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick batter forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie batter onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 5 minutes at 350Β°F (175Β°C). Then, reduce the oven temperature to 325Β°F (165Β°C) and continue baking for an additional 7 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 88
- Total Fat: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 12.2mg
- Sodium: 28.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 1.9g
These Wheat Germ Drop Cookies are a delightful treat that’s both wholesome and delicious. Packed with the goodness of whole wheat flour and wheat germ, they’re perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without any guilt. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage for a comforting snack any time of the day!
