Sugarless Wheat 'n' Fruit Cookies

== Description ==
* Makes 5 dozen
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup butter, softened
* 1 egg
* 2 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 cup whole wheat flour
* 1 tsp baking powder
* ⅛ 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 1½ 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 ⅛ inch rounds and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
# Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned.
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