Breakfast Cookies

6 tbsp. unsalted butter
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. whole-wheat flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. regular oats
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c. chopped pitted dates
1/4 c. chopped almonds
1/4 c. sweetened coconut
1/4 c. dried cherries

1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray two baking sheets with cooking spray, or cover sheets with silicone baking mats.

2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

3. Remove the saucepan from heat, and add the brown sugar, stirring until smooth.

4. Combine the dry ingredients - flours, baking soda, oats, salt - in a separate bowl.

5. Add the butter-sugar mixture to the dry ingredients.

6. Whisk the egg gently in a small bowl, and add to the mixture, along with the vanilla. Add the dates, almonds, coconut, and cherries, and mix well.

7. Spoon the mixture by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared pans. Bake for 12 minutes or until tops are lightly golden and dry to the touch. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool slightly. Attempt to eat just one at a time.