Beat one egg in a bowl. Add: 1/2 cup of soft butter 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar Cream together. Add (through a sifter): 1 and 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt Mix well. Add some what germ (about 4 tablespoons). Add: 1/4 cup milk 1 and 3/4 cup oatmeal Mix well. Add: 1 cup raisins About 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped nuts Mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.