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