Cookies:
¾
cup shortening (½ butter)
1
1/3 cups brown sugar
½
teaspoon vanilla
2
eggs
½
teaspoon shredded lemon peel
2
tablespoons lemon juice
1
cup flour, sifted
1
teaspoon baking powder
¼
teaspoon cinnamon
¼
teaspoon nutmeg
1
cup quick cooking rolled oats
½
cup chopped walnuts
Cream shortening, brown sugar & vanilla until light & fluffy. Add eggs, lemon peel & juice; beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder & spices; add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats & nuts. Spread in greased 13x9x2" pan. Bake at 350º 20-25 minutes. While warm, top with Lemon Glaze. Cool; cut into diamonds.
Lemon Glaze:
Combine 1½ cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice & enough milk to make it glaze consistency.