Easy Oat Bran and Date Cookies

Yields:	3 dozen
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2/3	cup	margarine	soft
1	cup	brown sugar	packed
1	each	egg	slightly beaten
1	tablespoon	water
1	cup	whole wheat flour
1	cup	oat bran
1/4	cup	wheat germ
1	teaspoon	baking soda
1	teaspoon	baking powder
1	cup	dates	or raisins, chopped
1/2	cup	nuts	or coconut, or chocolate chips, chopped

In large bowl, cream margarine, brown sugar, egg and water together thoroughly.

Add dry ingredients, mix well. Stir in dates or raisins and nuts (or choc.chips or coconut) if using.

Drop batter by spoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a floured fork.

Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 10 minutes or until light golden.

This is really a good recipe. My mother used to make it and I made it for my kids.