I have a sweet tooth, and during the festive holiday season I tend to go a little overboard eating sweet treats. This recipe is one  I’ve tried a few times and is a great substitute for conventionally unhealthy things many of us eat during the holidays.

• 2 ¼ cups of whole wheat flour, plus extra for dusting
• 2 tbsp of wheat germ
• ¼ tbsp of baking soda
• ½ tsp of salt
• ¼ cup of superfine sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp of chopped raisins
• ¼ tsp of apple pie spice
• Cookie cutter
• Wire rack

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place the flour, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and stir together until combined.
3. Add the butter and rub it in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Whisk the egg and vanilla extract in a separate bowl, and add to the mixture, adding a little cold water if needed to bring the dough together.
5. Knead the chopped raisins and apple spice into the dough.
6. Roll the dough out on a floured board.
7. Use a 2 ¾ inch floured cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them on nonstick baking sheets, re-rolling the dough when necessary.
8. Bake in batches in the preheated oven for 20-25 mins, or until dry but not brown. Let cool on a wire rack.

Recipe Courtesy of the cookbook 200 Inspirational Cookies Recipes.