Oatmeal Fruit Cookies
Made sweet with dates and apples. You'll never know they are sugar free!
Yield: Makes 40 cookiesIngredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1/2 cup chopped, peeled apple
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup dry oatmeal
Instructions
Sift or mix together flour, baking soda and cinnamon; set aside
In 2 quart saucepan over medium high heat bring water, dates, apple and raisins to a boil
Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add shortening or butter; stir until melted
Pour into large bowl; let cool so eggs will not break
Add beaten eggs and vanilla
Stir in dry ingredients, oats and nuts
Cover and refrigerate at least two hours, or overnight
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on greased baking sheet
Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes
Remove from baking sheet
Cool on racks. Store in refrigerator in airtight container
