Sugarless Wheat 'n' Fruit Cookies

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup butter, softened
 * 1 egg
 * 2 tsp vanilla extract
 * 1 cup whole wheat flour
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * 1/8 tsp salt
 * 1 cup unsweetened coconut, flaked
 * 1 cup unsugared dates, chopped
 * 4 tsp orange peel, fresh grated
 * 1 cup pecans, finely ground

Directions

 * 1) cream the butter, egg and vanilla together in a large mixing bowl.
 * 2) In a small bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt.
 * 3) Add the flour mixture a little at a time, to the creamed mixture, beating after each addition.
 * 4) In a medium bowl, combine the coconut, dates, orange peel, and ½ cup of the pecans.
 * 5) Stir into the cookie mixture.
 * 6) Divide the dough in half and form into two logs, approximately 1.½ inches in diameter.
 * 7) Place the remaining ½ cup of pecans on a piece of waxed paper. Roll the logs in the nuts.
 * 8) Wrap each log in waxed paper and chill for 1 hour.
 * 9) To bake, slice the logs into 1/8 inch rounds and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
 * 10) Bake at 350 °F for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned.

Makes 5 dozen.