1 cup flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup water
1 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup apples, peeled & chopped
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup quick oats
2 eggs, beaten (I use egg beaters)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped
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.
May also add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to dry ingredients if desired.
