Ingredients

1cupbutter,softened

1cupwhite sugar

1cupbrown sugar

2eggs

1½tspvanilla extract

1½cupsrolled oats

1cupwheat germ

1cupall purpose flour

1tspbaking powder

1tspbaking soda

1tspsalt

1cupcoconut,flaked

2cupspecans,chopped

1cuppitted dates,chopped

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time then stir in the vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, wheat germ, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture. Finally, mix in the coconut, pecans, and dates. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for a couple minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve and enjoy.