Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2007

Yummmy!!!!!! The only thing I did differently was to omit some of the brown sugar. I didn't add any sugar to the date mix, and only used 1/2 cup sugar in the flour mix. It came out delicious! Next time I just go by the advice of some of the other reviewers and use some applesauce to replace some of the butter, and maybe even omit the brown sugar altogether (or maybe just 1/4 cup or so) Very delicious. Will make again!! A+

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Jenny

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2007

I am assuming that the butter is added to the dry ingredients, but does not specifically say so. Great receipe, tastes delicious!!!!

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Tom

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Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2007

Great recipe just as its written!...just thought i would suggest cutting dates with scissors rather than trying to chop the sticky things. My mom kept kitchen scissors just for this job and it was my job as a lil girl to snip up the dates.

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MIRMC30

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Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2007

I joined all recipes for this recipe - it's so delicious.

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annieb

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2007

This is a great recipe, one of my husband's favorites. I use the packaged dates and prepare them just like the recipe states (plus 1/2 t cinnamon), only I puree them after they cook for awhile. I have tried following others' suggestion of using orange juice instead of water and my husband hated it. I thought the orange flavor overpowered the dates. Last time I made it, I had broken my 9" pan so I used the 8" and it still turned out great.

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MANDI-O

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2007

excellent!

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2007

Really tasty, but a little too sweet. Next time I'd reduce, or possibly eliminate the sugar in the filling.

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BJREEVE

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Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2007

These are so delicious and really easy to make, unlike some viewers thought. The only extra work is chopping the dates, so how hard could that be! I baked them in a 8X8 in. Pyrex pan. Everyone loved them! Next time, I will try them with orange juice instead, including the zest, cuz my mom said they would be even better. Thanks a lot for sharing the recipe, it was awesome!

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MARIAM

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Reviewed: Jul. 11, 2007

The kids ask for these weekly. I separate the bottom layer into another bowl and add a little more butter then prss it down hard for a stronger bottom crust.

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DELMONTE

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2007

Very, very good! Until recently, I didn't even think I liked dates, until I tried (relatively) fresh ones. And those dates made awesome date squares with this recipe. I didn't add the extra 1/3 cup sugar to the dates and I dotted the top crust with extra butter. My boyfriend, also not a fan of dates, loves them! Yay for Michelle's Gramma!

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Fran

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Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2007

These squares are SO yummy, but they require A LOT of work. I don't make them often for this reason, but they are really like traditional date squares. Worth a try, but you may not make them often.

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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2007

Awesome. We tried putting it in a larger pan as some suggested and found the crust too thin. I wouldn't change a thing!

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ONI1ST

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2007

These are to die for, but omit the 1/3 c. brown sugar...dates are sugary sweet anyway; the extra sugar would be overpowering. These are addictive!

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Luann

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2006

I didn't add extra sugar or lemon to the dates and it was just fine. I really pressed the top layer down firmly and it held together well and was easy to cut into squares.

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marnie

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2006

I got this recipe for the crust. Not a fan of dates squares but I put chocolate chips and caramel in the middle instead of dates. SOOOO yummy. Used to make it at a coffee shop. the crust gets 5 stars!!

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Leah

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2006

These are the best date squares I have ever had!! The whole family loves them. I think the next time I make them I will try adding cranberries to the date mixture.

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2006

The combination and quanities makes this recipe "just like mom's", but the pan size is too small. There is too much crust for a 9" square pan. The crust just falls apart. A 9 1/2" X 13 1/2" is a better size.

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Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2006

I made a batch of these for my mom because she loves date squares. They were FANTASTIC!! The whole family thinks they're a big hit. The only change I made was to add a 1/4 cup more butter to the crust, a suggestion by another rater. Try this one!!

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Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2006

I haven't try this recipe yet, but I have a recipe almost exactly like this, also from my grandmother! It's really interesting to see a similar recipe. The recipe from my grandmother is more plain, with no spices. And, we use ghee, instead of butter. There would be a good taste of salt in the oat layer, so that it balances the sweetness from the dates layer. The ladies in my family have been making these for years, and everyone loves them!

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coriang

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2006

These are sooo good! Ive made them twice. The first time I added the 1/3 cup of sugar to the dates but the 2nd time I didn't. Couldnt tell the difference and I dont think any one else could either! The only thing is they didn't turn out like the picture the top on mine isn't as nice the oats fall off and it isnt too browned. any one have advice?

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