Diabetic Spice Cookie

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 c. water
• 1 c. shortening
• 1 c. seedless raisins
• 1 c. cut up dates
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. Sucaryl or other liquid sweetener
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 3 c. flour