Cowboy Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 2 cups oats
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Directions

Cream shortening and sugars. Add vanilla, eggs and yogurt. Beat by hand 1 minute. Sift flour, soda and salt; add wheat germ. Combine with wet mixture and add oats and chocolate chips. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake in 375 degrees F oven for 8-12 minutes, depending on whether you want soft chewy cookies or brown and crunchy ones. Cool slightly before removing. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

By Robin from Washington, IA