Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           flour
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   1      cup           water
   1      cup           dates -- chopped
     1/2  cup           apples -- peeled & chopped
     3/4  cup           raisins
     1/2  cup           margarine
   1      cup           quick oats
   2                    eggs -- beaten (I use egg be
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   1      cup           pecans -- chopped

Preparation:

Sift flour and soda, set aside. Cook water, dates, apple and raisins; bring to a boil. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the margarine and stir. Cool mixture and then add eggs, oatmeal and the dry ingredients; add the vanilla and nuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drop on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 24 minutes. Store in the refrigerator in air tight container. May also add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to dry ingredients if desired.