1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped apple
1 c. water

Boil above three minutes over low heat. Add 1/2 cup butter and cool. Mix: 1 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs 1 c. quick oats 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 c. chopped nuts

Stir above mixture into raisins, etc. Refrigerate overnight. Drop from spoon onto greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 or 12 minutes.