1/2 c  Butter; softened

      1    Egg;

      2 ts Vanilla extract;

      1 c  Whole wheat flour;

      1 ts 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
  Reformated 4 you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master