Fruity Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. frozen apple juice concentrate
3/4 c. (6 oz.) coarsely chopped dates, well packed
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. orange juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. unblended all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. walnuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
In small saucepan, combine the apple juice concentrate and dates. Simmer until the dates are slightly softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the butter, orange rind, orange juice and vanilla, stirring until the butter is melted.
Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor.
Transfer to a bowl; set aside to cool.