Hermits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
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.
13. 13
    Yields about 4 dozen.