Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.
- Simmer the dates, apples, and raisins in 1 cup of water for 3 minutes to soften and "plump".
- Cool and remove fruit from liquid. Discard cooking water.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together eggs and shortening. Add vanilla.
- Stir in cooled date mixture.
- Add dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in nuts.
- Chill for 15 minutes.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonful onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake about 10-12 minutes or until nicely browned.
- Store in a cool place.