Power Cookies

Power Cookies

Power Cookies

These cookies are great to take on the road or on the golf course when you need a boost of energy.  They make lots, so freeze the extra.
Makes 2 dozen


1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup coconut, shredded
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup chocolate chips


Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a large mixing bowl cream butter, peanut butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.  Combine flour, salt, baking soda in a separate bowl and add to egg mixture.  Mix until smooth.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  Roll into balls the size of a garlic head. Press down lightly on each one with the palm of your hand onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes.