Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           butter -- softened
   1                    egg
   2      teaspoons     vanilla extract
   1      cup           whole wheat flour
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
     1/8  teaspoon      salt
   1      cup           unsweetened coconut -- flaked
   1      cup           unsugared dates -- chopped
   4      teaspoons     orange peel -- fresh grated
   1      cup           pecans -- finely ground

Preparation:

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 1/2 cup of the pecans. Stir into the cookie mixture. Divide the dough in half and form into two logs, approximately 1.1/2 inches in diameter. Place the remaining 1/2 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 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Makes 5 dozen.