LEMON GLAZED DATE STICKS

Lemon Glazed Date Sticks image

These are tangy and sweet and VERY addicting. The recipe doubles well.

Provided by Liz R.

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 23.3 g