Wholesome Oatmeal Cookies

Combine butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until they form a smooth and creamy consistency. Gradually add eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before proceeding to the next addition. Incorporate vanilla into the mixture at this stage.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to create a uniform blend. Combine this dry mixture with the creamed butter mixture, stirring until well combined.

Fold in oats and dates to add texture and flavor to the dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets to prevent the cookies from sticking.

Use your hands or a small utensil to shape the dough into walnut-sized balls, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Place these balls onto the prepared baking sheets.

Using a large fork, gently flatten each cookie ball to create the desired shape.

Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake until the cookies are golden brown, taking approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.