Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           raisins
     1/2  cup           chopped dates
     1/2  cup           chopped apples
   1      cup           water
     1/2  cup           vegetable shortening
   2      well          beaten eggs
   2      teaspoons     Sweet 'N Low (artificial sweetener)
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   1      cup           flour
     3/4  cup           chopped nuts

Preparation:

Boil raisins, dates, and apples in water for 3 minutes. Add shortening to melt, then cool and add rest of ingredients with the nuts last. Mix well. Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.