Crunchy Oat Cookies

1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup unprocessed bran
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins or currants

Stir together flour, dry milk, wheat germ, bran, soda, baking powder, salt and spices; set aside. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; beat until fluffy. Gradually stir in flour mixture just to blend. Stir in oats, walnuts, and raisins until well blended. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 9 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Remove to racks to cool. Makes about 84.


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