School House Cookies Recipe

Relive a taste of Vermont's charming crafts festivals with these nostalgic School House Cookies! A treasured recipe passed down from a rural Vermont schoolteacher, these chewy delights are perfect for a cozy afternoon with a glass of milk or coffee. Made with wholesome oats, wheat germ, and your choice of nuts and dried fruits (we love walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, apricots, or dates!), these cookies are both delicious and nutritious. Imagine the delightful aroma of warm spices filling your kitchen – a perfect blend of comfort and homemade goodness. Get ready to bake up a batch of these irresistible, chewy cookies today!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 91.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for School House Cookies

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How to Make School House Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened margarine and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon salt until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ cup wheat germ, and 2 cups rolled oats.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a fork until just combined. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time, if needed, to bring the dough together.
  6. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Gently flatten each cookie slightly with a fork.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g