BAKERY-STYLE BREAKFAST COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix oats, both flours, Grape-Nuts, wheat germ, oat bran, and baking soda in large bowl to blend.
• Using electric mixer, beat butter in another large bowl until creamy.
• Add eggs, both sugars, and vanilla and beat until smooth.
• Add cereal mixture and stir just until blended; add almonds, raisins, and 1 cup chopped dates and incorporate.
• Can be prepared 1 week ahead.
• Cover and chill.
• Let soften at room temperature before continuing.
• Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment paper (I use Silipat mat).
• Using a 2 ounce cookie scoop or 1/4 measuring cup, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2-inches apart.
• Using damp fingers, press cookies to 1/2-inch thick rounds.
• Press 1 date half into center of each cookie.
• Bake cookies 1 sheet at a time at 350° until brown on top, about 15 minutes.
• Let cookies stand on baking sheet 10 minutes before transfering to rack to cool.
• (Can be made 8 hours ahead and let stand at room temperature).
• Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.