Wheat Oatmeal Cookies

Here is a good recipe to try. What better way to get your grains in for the day than with a sweet treat with Oatmeal and whole wheat!

Ingredients:

• 1 c. raisins or chocolate chips
• 1 c. shortening
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 c. rolled oats
• 1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
• 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Boil raisins for 5 minutes, drain. Mix together the shortening and sugars. Mix in the eggs. Add rest of ingredients. Drop onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.