Lemon Glazed Date Sticks

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

1 egg

⅓ cup white sugar

1 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

¼ cup chopped walnuts

1 tablespoon milk

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup confectioners sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

½ teaspoon lemon zest

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.