1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. water
1/2 c. chopped, pitted prunes
1/2 c. chopped, pitted dates
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. regular butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together flour, baking soda and cinnamon; set aside.

In saucepan over medium high heat, bring water, prunes, dates and raisins to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; simmer 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add butter and stir until melted. Cool completely.

Stir in beaten eggs, vanilla and nuts. Add dry ingredients and stir until well blended. Pour into greased 9"x9"x2" pans.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Cool in pan and cut into squares. Makes 16 squares.