Ironman Cookies

• 1 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour (stir to lightly aerate before measuring)*
• 2 tsp. double-acting baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) sweet or unsweetened butter
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 2/3 c. dark or light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 eggs (large or extra large)
• 1/2 c. quick oatmeal (not instant)
• 1 1/2 c. untoasted or toasted wheat germ**
• 1 1/3 c. shredded coconut, loosely packed
• 12 oz. pkg. semisweet chocolate morsels
• 2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Sift/stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Set-aside.
4. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter.
5. Beat in the vanilla and sugars.
6. Add the eggs and beat well.
7. On low speed, add the sifted dry ingredients, scraping the bowl and beating only until mixed.
8. Mix in the oatmeal, wheat germ and coconut.
9. Then add the chocolate chips and the nuts.

flour, doubleacting baking powder, salt, sweet, vanilla extract, sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, germ, shredded coconut, semisweet chocolate, walnuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=77426 (may not work)