Delicious Diabetic Fruit Cookies

1 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 c. water

1 c. dates, chopped

1/2 c. apples, peeled & chopped

3/4 c. raisins

1/2 c. margarine

1 c. quick oats

2 eggs, beaten (or eggbeaters)

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. pecans, chopped

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 tsp. cinnamon to dry ingredients if desired.