3/4 c. shortening
4 tsp. Sweet Ten
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla
2 sm. mashed bananas
1 egg
3/4 c. quick oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. raisins or dates, cut up

Put raisins or dates in boiling water. Set aside and cool. Mix shortening, sugar, egg, bananas, flour, soda, spices, salt (sift the dry ingredients together first). Then add fruit and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.