Diabetic-friendly Fruit Cookies

Description
Batter needs to sit overnight.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 cup flour
 * 1 tsp baking soda
 * 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 cup dates, chopped
 * ½ cup apples; peeled and chopped
 * ¾ cup raisins
 * ½ cup (1 stick) margarine
 * 1 cup quick oats
 * 2 eggs, beaten (or egg beaters)
 * 1 tsp vanilla
 * 1 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Sift flour and soda, set aside.
 * 2) Cook water, dates, apples and raisins; bring to a boil.
 * 3) Simmer 3 minutes.
 * 4) Remove from heat and add the margarine and stir.
 * 5) Cool mixture and then add eggs, oatmeal and the dry ingredients; add the vanilla and nuts.
 * 6) Cover and refrigerate overnight.
 * 7) Drop on cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
 * 8) Bake in 350°F oven for about 24 minutes.
 * 9) Store in the refrigerator in air tight container.