wheat & fruit cookies
No Added Sugar Whole Wheat Nut Cookies
Ingredients
unsalted butter
115g (4 oz)
egg
1
orange zest (grated)
1 orange (2-3 tsp)
whole wheat flour
150g (5 oz)
baking powder
1 tsp
salt
a pinch
shredded coconut
90g (3 1/4 oz)
chopped dates
150g (5 oz)
ground pecans
75g (3 oz)
Instructions
1
cream butter and egg
Cream together the butter and egg.
2
add orange zest and dry ingredients
Add the orange zest, then gradually mix in the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
fold in nuts
Combine the shredded coconut, dates, and pecans, then fold into the dough.
4
chill the dough
Divide the dough in half and shape each piece into a log about 6.5 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter. Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate until firm.
5
slice and bake
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Slice the logs into rounds about 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
6
cool and store
Transfer from the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool, then store in an airtight container.
