1/2 c Butter -- softened

1 Egg

2 ts Vanilla extract

1 c Whole wheat flour

1 t Baking powder

1/8 ts Salt

1 c Unsweetened coconut -- flaked

1 c Unsugared dates -- chopped

4 ts Orange peel -- fresh grated

1 c Pecans -- finely ground

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. Source: The Kansas Cookbook - Recipes from the Heartland From The Cookie Lady's Files