1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped apple
3/4 c. chopped nuts
1 c. water
1/2 c. shortening (vegetable)
2 beaten eggs
3 tsp. liquid sweetener
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. flour

Boil raisins, dates and apple in water for 3 minutes. Add shortening to melt; then cool. Add rest of ingredients with the nuts last. Mix well and refrigerate until well chilled. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Refrigerate in airtight container.