Spiced Prune Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together the dry ingredients (flour through cloves) to combine thoroughly.
2. 2
   Add prunes, stirring well to coat with flour.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 375F Cream together butter and sugar, then beat in egg until fluffy.
4. 4
   Gradually blened in flour mixture.
5. 5
   Divide dough into 4 equal portions.
6. 6
   Spread walnuts on a large piece of waxed paper.
7. 7
   Shape each portion of dough into a long roll and turn in nuts to coat well on all sides.
8. 8
   Transfer nut-encrusted rolls to greased baking sheets.
9. 9
   Flatten rolls into strips with your fingers until they are about1 1/2 inches wide and 3/4 inch think.
10. 10
    Sprinkle strips with any remaining nuts.
11. 11
    Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of each strip comes out clean and nuts are toasted (15-20 minutes).
12. 12
    Let cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Drizzle strips with Lemon Glaze.
14. 14
    Then cut into 1-inch wide bars on the diagonal.
15. 15
    Transfer bars to wire racks to cool completely.
16. 16
    Lemon Glaze.
17. 17
    In a small bowl, combine confectioner's sugar and lemon rind.
18. 18
    Gradually add lemon juice, stirring until the glaze is smooth and of a good drizzling consistency.