Diabetic Cookies
["1 c. raisins", "1/3 c. chopped dates or prunes", "1 c. peeled chopped apples", "3/4 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. water", "1/2 c. vegetable shortening or 1 stick margarine", "2 well-beaten eggs", "2 tsp. liquid sweetener", "1 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Boil raisins, dates, apples and water for 3 minutes.", "Add shortening to melt; cool.", "Add remaining ingredients, with nuts last; mix well.", "Refrigerate until well chilled.", "Drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes; cool.", "Place in airtight container.", "Keep in fridge; can freeze."]
["raisins", "dates", "apples", "nuts", "water", "vegetable shortening", "eggs", "liquid sweetener", "flour", "baking soda", "vanilla"]