2/3 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. all-purpose flour (or sub. whole wheat for 1/4 c.)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. oats, uncooked
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. wheat germ or finely chopped nuts
6 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled

Beat together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until well blended. Add combined flour, soda and salt. Mix well. Stir in oats, cheese, wheat germ and bacon.

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees) for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire cooling rack.

Store in loosely covered container in refrigerator or at room temperature. These are wonderful to take on a trip with you as they are full of protein. They make nice hurried breakfasts once in a while, too. Yield: About 30 cookies.