Diabetic Fruit Cookies

1 c Flour

1 ts 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 (i use egg be

1 ts Vanilla

1 c 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. -----