The Southwest Voice

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Lucia and her husband, Chuck, have lived in the Southwest for the last 30 years. They have one child. Lucia works as a teacher for extended day care at Sing Lum. She has been entering the Kern County Fair for many years. She received the highest points in baking, canning and sewing for the last three years. This won her the Sweepstakes Award.  Lucia is sharing one of her award-winning recipes.

Harvest Butter Cookies

1 cup butter

1 cup white sugar

1 cup light brown sugar

1 cup flour plus 2 tablespoons

3 cups rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

pinch of salt

2 eggs

1 ¼ tsp vanilla

½ cup wheat germ

¼ cup light raisins

1 ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Mix all ingredients. Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until browned.