Healthier Soft Oatmeal Cookies 

These Healthier Soft Oatmeal Cookies strike a perfect balance between indulgence and nourishment. Crafted to sneak in extra fiber and whole grains, this revamped classic swaps in whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and dates, while reducing refined sugar. The result is a delightfully chewy and moist cookie that doesn’t skimp on taste. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and enhanced by the natural sweetness of dates, each bite offers a satisfying texture and wholesome flavor. Ideal for family snacks or lunchbox treats, they’re as easy to prepare as they are comforting—and you’ll feel better about enjoying one (or two). 

Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies):

• 1 cup butter, softened
  
  

• ½ cup white sugar
  
  

• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  
  

• 2 eggs
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• 1 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  
  

• 3 cups rolled oats
  
  

• 1 cup diced, pitted dates
  
  

Directions:

1. Gather the ingredients.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
   
   

3. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add this mixture to the creamed butter mixture and stir to combine.
   
   

4. Fold in the rolled oats and diced dates. Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
   
   

5. Preheat your oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Grease two baking sheets.
   
   

6. Roll the chilled dough into walnut-sized balls (about 1–1.5 inches) and space them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Flatten each slightly with a large fork.
   
   

7. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
   

Nutritional Facts (per cookie, based on 24 servings):

• Calories: 209
  
  

• Total Fat: 9 g (11% DV)
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 5 g (26% DV)
  
  

• Cholesterol: 36 mg (12% DV)
  
  

• Sodium: 213 mg (9% DV)
  
  

• Total Carbohydrate: 30 g (11% DV)
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 2 g (9% DV)
  
  

• Total Sugars: 15 g
  
  

• Protein: 3 g (7% DV)
  
  

• Calcium: 22 mg (2% DV)
  
  

• Iron: 1 mg (6% DV)
  
  

• Potassium: 121 mg (3% DV)