1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
1/2 c. chopped pitted dates
1/2 c. chopped peeled apples
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. butter
1 c. quick cooking oats
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Sift together flour, baking soda and set aside. In 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water, dates, apples, and raisins to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter until melted. Pour into large bowl; cool slightly.

Stir in dry ingredients, oats, beaten eggs, vanilla and chopped nuts until well blended. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 12-14 minutes. Cool and store in air-tight container and refrigerate. Makes 40 cookies.

Per cookie: 70 calories; 1 g protein; 7 g carbohydrates; 4 g fat; 14 mg cholesterol; 51 mg sodium.