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1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0.

2. 2

   Combine flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and baking soda.

3. 3

   Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.

4. 4

   Use electric mixer at medium speed.

5. 5

   Add egg, vanilla and lemon zest; beat until combined.

6. 6

   Beat half the flour mixture into butter and sugar.

7. 7

   Add 1/4 cup milk, then beat in remaining flour mixture until well blended.

8. 8

   Stir in dates, raisins and walnuts.

9. 9

   Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

10. 10

    Bake until brown, about 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Stir 4 to 6 teaspoons milk, a teaspoon at a time, into confectioners sugar to make a thin glaze.

12. 12

    Spread on top of cooled cookies.

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    Yields about 4 dozen.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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