Sugarless Wheat 'n' Fruit Cookies

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream together softened butter and egg until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then mix in vanilla extract.

Whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until just combined.

Fold in unsweetened coconut, chopped dates, fresh grated orange peel, and finely ground pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain slightly soft.

Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.