1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. prunes
1/2 c. dates

Chop and boil 6 minutes in 1 cup water. Remove form heat and add 1 stick butter. Cool in refrigerator overnight. (Secret to moist cookies.)

Next day add:

1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts

Combine and stir, add fruit and mix. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 16 minutes at 350 degrees.