FRUIT AND SPICE COOKIES
(These are good for Diabetic Diets.) Mix together 2 cups dates, 1 1/2 cups raisins. Add to 3 eggs (or 1/2 carton of Eggbeaters). Let soak. Mix like pie crust: 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 pound oleo, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup sugar substitute plus 2 heaping teaspoons more sugar substitute, OR sixteen envelopes Weight Watchers sugar substitute. Use generous measures for spices:1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1/3 c. oil
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. vanilla
Mix all together until well blended. Add fruit and egg mixture and blend. May also add 1/2 to 1 cup crushed, undrained pineapple, if desired. Drop from spoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.