Double-treat Walnut Cookies

Ingredients

1 c wheat flour
1/4 c nonfat dry milk
1/4 c wheat germ
1 t salt
1 t baking powder
1/4 ts cinnamon
3/4 c shortening
1 1/4 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c orange juice
1 1/2 c quick oats
1 c walnuts
1/2 c raisins
2 tb granulated sugar

Instructions

Stir together flour, milk, wheat germ, salt, baking powder and cinnamon; set aside. In large bowl cream shortening, brown sugar and egg until fluffy; add orange concentrate. Stir in flour mixture, then oats, walnuts, and raisins. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 4 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Press with bottom of glass dipped in sugar to 3-1/4 inch diameter. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven about 15 minutes or until cookie springs back when pressed lightly. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to rack to cool completely. NOTE: For richer flavor substitute butter for half the shortening Recipe By :