Seven-Day Wonders

There is no butter, margarine, or any other dairy products in this cookie recipe with dates, pecans, and coconut, a hearty snack.

• Calories: 81 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup ground pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine flour and pecans and set aside. Beat oil and honey together in a large bowl, then beat in the lemon zest. Gradually blend in the flour and pecans.

Step 3

Press the mixture evenly into an ungreased 9 inch square baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 4

While this is baking, mix together chopped dates and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture softens. Transfer this to a large bowl.

Step 5

With a wooden spoon, break up the warm dough and turn it into the bowl containing the date mixture. Add the coconut. Mix all thoroughly together.

Step 6

Form into a log 2 inches in diameter and wrap in waxed paper or foil. (For ease in handling, dust hands with flour.) Refrigerate for a week. To serve, cut into 1/4 inch slices.