How to Make Healthier Soft Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a delicious treat that won't leave you feeling guilty? Look no further than these Healthier Soft Oatmeal Cookies! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing your health goals. Whether you're looking for a tasty snack to enjoy with your morning coffee or a nutritious dessert to end your day on a high note, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your household.<...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
  • Combine flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl; stir into creamed mixture. Fold in oats and dates. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each cookie with a large fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 121mg