Healthier Soft Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe View In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. (1 minute)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the rolled oats and diced dates. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)