Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. margarine
  • 1 well beaten egg
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. dates, chopped
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 3/4 c. oatmeal (browned a little in oven on a pie tin)
  • 4 tsp. Sucaryl
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 small bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 c. boiling water

Method

  • Put dates and raisins in 1/2 cup boiling water and let stand awhile, then drain.
  • Cream the butter and Sucaryl; add egg.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, spices and salt.
  • Add to the mixture.
  • Add vanilla, fruit and oatmeal.
  • Chill dough.
  • Drop by teaspoonful on greased baking sheet.
  • Bake 12 minutes in a 350° oven until slightly browned.