Fruit Cookies for Diabetics

Ingredients:
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
1 c. dates, chopped
1/2 c. apples, peeled & chopped
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. margarine
1 c. quick oats
2 eggs, beaten (or eggbeaters)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans, chopped

Making method:

• Sift flour and soda, set aside.
• Cook water, dates, apple and raisins; bring to a boil
• Simmer 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add the margarine and stir.
• Cool mixture and then add eggs, oatmeal and the dry ingredients; add the vanilla and nuts.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Drop on cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
• Bake in 350 degree oven for about 24 minutes.
• Store in the refrigerator in air tight container.

Note:
May also add 1 tsp. cinnamon to dry ingredients if desired.