Lemon Glazed Date Sticks - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
Preparation
    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.

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