Date-Nut Oatmeal Drops
["1 1/4 c. chopped dates", "1 c. water", "2/3 c. salad oil", "1 large apple, shredded", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 c. uncooked rolled oats", "1/4 c. chopped nuts"]
["Pour water over dates in saucepan.", "Cook over medium heat until dates are soft.", "Stir to make a paste, then beat in the oil. Stir in shredded apple, vanilla and salt.", "Add oats and nuts; blend, then let stand 10 minutes to absorb the moisture.", "Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown, watching closely.", "Makes 36."]
["dates", "water", "salad oil", "apple", "vanilla", "salt", "rolled oats", "nuts"]