1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chocolate chips
Alternate options: 1/2 c. pecans or almonds

Combine butter, sugar and vanilla; add egg. Combine flours, baking powder and wheat germ. Stir into butter mixture, blending well. Add chocolate chips and nuts if desired. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. (For jumbo cookies use 2 tablespoons batter for each cookie.) Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.