These hearty cookies are the perfect choice when you need a sweet treat or a yummy snack. Enjoy with a cup of tea on a cool fall afternoon or for breakfast on-the-go.

Makes 24 cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 eggs

2 tablespoons 1% or 2% milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 ¾ cups flour

¼ cup wheat germ

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2 cups large oats

½ cup chocolate chips

½ cup chopped walnuts

½ cup shredded flaked, sweetened coconut

½ cup dried cranberries

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, and eggs. Cream until smooth. Add the milk and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, chia seeds, large oats, chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut, and dried cranberries. Give everything a good stir.  

Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. With a large spoon, drop the cookie batter onto the cookie sheets and bake 10-12 minutes, until nicely brown on top.