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.
Category:Cookie Recipes
Category:Diabetic friendly Recipes