Lemon Glazed Date Sticks

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Recipe

• sift the flour with baking powder and salt. set aside.
• beat egg and add sugar slowly. blend in 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. stir in dates and nuts. gradually add flour mixture, mixing well.
• pour into a greased 8x8 inch pan, spreading evenly. bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 25-30 minutes. cool in pan on wire rack. spread top with glaze and cut into 24 sticks.
• to make glaze: combine 1 tablespoon milk, 1 tablespoon margarine, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind. heat over low heat until well blended. cool slightly before pouring over cookies.