Orange-Glazed Date Drops

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup shortening or oil
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup oats
1 cup chopped dates
Cream shortening, sugar, and egg. Add other ingredients. Bake on cookie sheet 10 to 12 min. at 375 degrees. For glaze: 2 Tbsp. orange juice and 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar.