I think a lot of people had antsy dogs on their hands today because the park was hoppin’! We headed over to the less-crowded side of the park for several rounds of fetch.
I had a great time talking with some of the other dog owners, particularly a couple who also owned a vizsla. It’s nice talking to people who totally relate to the craziness of your dog and understand the breed so well. It seems like vizsla owners always have funny stories to share.
While at the park, I also fell in love with a Boston terrier puppy that had the most effervescent personality.
I wanted to take him home! He was a tiny little thing but had the biggest heart and wanted to love on everyone and play with every dog… especially the big ones.
I am a large dog lover at heart, but something in me bursts with love when I see Boston terriers, pugs or French bulldogs. I think they’re so cute because they look so darn goofy.
After our time at the park was over, I had one thing on my mind… Cookies! Yes, again. 
The cookies I made last night were good, but there was something a little off with the moistness and I was determined to change up some of the ingredients to see if I could fix the issue.
I think I succeeded, because these cookies were great!
Wheat Germ Brown Sugar Cookies
Makes 10 – 12 cookies
Ingredients:
- 5 tbsp. butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. wheat germ
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray
- Mix butter, sugar, egg and vanilla
- Combine wheat germ, flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda
- Slowing mix wheat germ mixture into the sugar mixture until everything is combined
- Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet, leaving ample room between dough for cookies to spread
- Bake for approximately 8 minutes, cool and enjoy
I think these would be delicious with a bit of ice cream smooshed between two of them. Dessert tonight, perhaps?
I saw a vizsla today and thought of Sadie! #socute
Lee @ Fit Foodie Finds
Looks like a perfectly suitable dinner to me! Smoosh ‘em with ice cream and a little caramel..mmmm
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life
Pictures of Sadie honestly never get old — she is such a gorgeous dog! I’m glad you are enjoying the weekend!
Cara @ EAT. PRAY. RUN.
WHAT AN AWESOME pic of the boston terrier!! such a cutie!! ooo lalala! ive never used wheat germ before!
Carrie
That picture with Sadie playing tug-o-war with the little pup is PRICELESS! Too cute.
And.. I think a little cookie sandwich action would be perfect!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas
Ahhh! Those dog pictures are so precious!
Kaitlyn @ 7 Plates
aw, that dog is cute i love the caption “im just a little squirt!” lol.
i went to a pet expo the other month and saw 2 vizslas and thought of you and sadie. my first thought “hey, sadie dogs!” lol.
erica
I love your blog for lots of reasons (meal ideas, delicious smoothie recipes, workout ideas, etc…) but Iove that I can get all of that with a ton of Sadie pictures in one place!! She is one of the most photogenic, expressive dog I have ever seen!
Sarah
i love ice cream between soft cookies! those look like they have just the right texture for an ice cream sandwich
Allison @ Allison’s Delicious Life
Love Sadie! My parents have a vizsla and he is best buddies with my pug. It is SO cute.
Jenna (hello, i love you)
We have a French Bulldog/Boston Terrier mix and she’s the best! BIg dog personality fit for condo living
Congrats on the new job!!
Janine
Janine
I have never tried wheat germ! I think I will take the plunge with baking these cookies
Tessa @ Amazing Asset
Aweeee! That little Boston is so cute!! I had a Boston with my ex and when we split he kept the dog.
I have never been one for smoosh face dogs but baby Bostons are sooooo cute!
Amber Faye @ One “Faye” At A Time
Mmm these cookies remind me of my favorite thin and chewy molasses cookie! And if they’re anything like those, then they’d be great with ice cream
And that picture of Sadie with her eyes closed and (dirt-covered) tongue out is priceless!
Liv @ The Salty n’ Sweet
I feel the same way when I see fellow weimaraner owners at a dog park. Only they can truly relate
The “are you my mother” caption had me laughing out loud!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
all your pics of sadie always make me want a dog! she’s precious.
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef
I never noticed how spotted Sadie’s tongue is! lol
I am drawn to puppies too, especially poodles! However, I agree…the Boston terrior pup is adorable!
P.S. Love the captions!
Alison
You have to check out this article about a dog that ran away from home and ran a half marathon…Reminded me of Sadie.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/howard/sports/ph-ho-cf-hs-finish-dog-0602-20110602,0,1134561.story
It’s too cute.
Steph
oh wow! what a scrappy dog!
peanutbutterfingers
how many cookies does the recipe make? I have to count my carbs for gestational diabetes so I need to know how much bang for buck I’m getting here!
Lindsay
totally forgot to include that! just updated the post!
the recipes makes 10 – 12 cookies.
peanutbutterfingers
Looks like you had fun at the dog park! I am pug sitting this weekend and I agree there is something about the way they look that just makes me melt!
Aleasha
I love your pictures of Sadie (and the other dogs)!
And I will have to try out those cookies. I love the nutty taste of wheat germ. That may be my snack tonight while I watch my hockey game!
Niki (Life’s a Payne)
I have a Boston Terrier! I love when I see other Bostons, even if only in pictures.
Emmarie @ Bananas and Beer
It’s never occurred to me to put wheat germ, let alone that much wheat germ, in cookies. Can’t wait to try them!
Christine (Cook the Story)
I LOVE Wheat Germ (does that make me weird?). I must try these stat. I bet they would be really good with a side of Chobani yogurt
Michelle @ Crazy*Running*Legs
Not weird. I eat it by the spoonful!
peanutbutterfingers
sadie is literally absolutely ADORABLE!!!!!!!
she is ADORABLEEE!!!! <3
Shelby
Yum! I have all of those ingredients on hand. I think I might be making a batch of those!
Whitney
I looooooooove pugs. I had a pug, and he was the best. I saw a pug tied up outside a store. He was an adorable little puppy and I thought it was crazy that the owner trusted that no one would steal him.
Babs
I love dogs! I have a chihuahua mini pinscher named Loki who is (sadly sadly sadly) staying with my parents while I’m in NYC getting my masters. Miss her so much!
Sarah
Oh Im so sad! I just baked these because I saw how quick and easy they were and they came out super flat and “wet” lol.. I think maybe I didn’t let the butter soften enough. They still taste soo good though! Maybe I will just put them in a bowl with some ice cream!
Jillian
You made me determine that a trip to the dog park is necessary tomorrow!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey
I love big dogs too! I love my weens but a lab thrown in the mix sounds like my perfect bunch.
I just love finding Sadie at the start of your blog posts. She is just adorable.
Danielle
oMg!! My younger dog is a BT!! Such an adorable breed! His bff is not our mix mut bit rather Wilson the Tennis ball. He is currently hiding under our bed bc of the rain. Love his cute butt!
Jen @ The Paper Pod
I don’t know what it is, but dog parks gross me out. I never want to go with my dog! She is happy enough in human parks anyway.
Alisa @ Running with Knives
Forget dessert, I would totally dive into these cookies and ice cream for dinner AND dessert
Khushboo
Those cookies look absolutely delicious! I’m all about doin’ the healthy thang, but I still gotta have my sweets! Thanks for the recipe- I can’t wait to try it out!
Sarah
oh my gosh, my family has four boston terriers and seriously one of the worst parts about moving out was leaving that little crew! it’s so funny when they have to sneeze because they always make this snorting sound and of course all this slobber/snot sprays everywhere! okay, sound super cute, face full of snot maybe not so much…but oh, they are so adorable! i only wish my apt complex allowed dogs.
Cait’s a Runnerchick
My parents had a pug and I loved her to death! She was PRECIOUS!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
Oooh those cookies look amazing! Especially with some Ice cream in between
Looks like sadie had a blast in the dog park
ellalinea
hey! I just came across your blog – it’s great! I love the puppy picture – you’re fab with a camera!
emma
That little puppy is too cute!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries
Awwww, that picture of the two dogs playing tug-of-war is too cute! I should take my doggie to the dog park more often!
By the way, those brown sugar cookies? Awesome. I think I’m going to agree about the ice cream sandwich thing. Great idea!
The Teenage Taste
Too cute…those puppies!!
Cookies look YUMMY…perfect for a cookie sandwich…with ice cream…or a healthy icing/topping…mmmm:)
Have a lovely Sunday!
LizAshlee
Those wheat germ cookies look amazing! I would never have thought you could make cookies out of wheat germ, but now I am going to try. Did you come up with this recipe on your own?
Stephy
i did! i made my first experimental batch on friday and knew it needed some tweaking… so these are round two!
peanutbutterfingers
The little puppy is so cute! I can’t resist dogs with huge puppy eyes either.
The cookies remind me of these delicious honey cookies I made ages ago…they were thin and chewy, but still soft at the same time, and the dough tasted out. of. this. world.
Happy Sunday!
Claire @ Un Bello Aperitivo
Wheat germ is so good, I love to sprinkle it on my fruit and yogurt in the morning!
great post I love that cookie recipe!
Angie
This looks delicioussss!! i lovelovelovee wheat germ! I was wondering though, is there a substitute you can use for butter? Looking forward to making them
Vivian
I LOVE the brown sugar wheat germ cookies!! I had leftover wheat germ in my fridge and was so happy to use it. I’ve made them twice in two days and added chocolate chips.. Delish!! I love your blog
Ashley
How many calories in this recipe and the peanut butter and oatmeal cookies???
Marianne
I made a vegan version of these today. Substituted Egg Replacer for the egg and added a little molasses to deepen the color. Yummy! Thanks for the recipe and photos.
Jason B
For anyone looking to make this with a butter alternative, try decreasing the butter to 4 tbsp. of Earth Balance and adding 1/4 c. flour. These cookies are my go-to and that seems to do the trick for me! (Too cheap to buy organic butter, and the only regular butter my grocery store carries is made with added colour. Enter Earth Balance!)
Sharan