Ingredients for - Lemon Glazed Date Sticks

1. All-purpose flour ½ cup
2. Baking powder ½ teaspoon
3. Salt ¼ teaspoon
4. Egg 1
5. White sugar ⅓ cup
6. Butter, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon
7. Dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup
8. Chopped walnuts ¼ cup
9. Milk 1 tablespoon
10. Butter 1 tablespoon
11. Confectioners' sugar 1 cup
12. Lemon juice 1 teaspoon
13. Lemon zest ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Glazed Date Sticks

1 . Stage

Sift the flour with baking powder and salt. Set aside.

2 . Stage

Beat egg and add sugar slowly. Blend in 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Stir in dates and nuts. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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.