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

Procedures

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 1½ 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 ⅛ inch rounds and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
10. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned.