Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2004

Just when I thought this recipe couldn't get any better, I made it with really fresh medjool dates instead of the dry store bought ones I normally use. It was absolutely incredible!! If you can use the fresh medjool dates, I highly recommend it!

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SILLYSARAHC123

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Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2003

I make these all the time now. Great cookies. I add much more lemon juice than in the recipe, something like 2 tbsp. I also rub in just a wee bit more butter into the topping mixture. That keeps it together and makes it really moist too

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DURGAK

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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2003

I did as one reviewer suggested and only used 1 cup of oats and flour and this turned out FAHBULOUS! If you really pat the topping down into the pan, I found it held together fine. So good. I just LOVE date bars, and this was my first attempt at making them. Delicious!

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ABBY B

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2003

This is an excellent recipe! I replace the water with oj! So delicious!! Thanks for sharing the recipe Michelle! This one is a keeper! YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2002

They taste just like the date squares that my Grandmother use to make....BRAVO!

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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2001

Chopping the dates was the hardest part in this recipe, but it was worth it. The results were very good - rich and not-too-sweet, similar to the ones I enjoy from Starbucks. I translated 3/4 pounds of dates to around 2 cups, and added chopped pecans on top of the crust. Mine didn't hold together all that well, but great eaten with a spoon and a cup of tea.

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HEIDI TEE

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Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2001

Awesome Recipe. Great for office potlucks! Who doesn't love a good date square!

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2000

Liked the "hint" of almond that was suggested.

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2000

yummy add more butter

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2000

The ingredients list says all-purpose flour, and the instructions say pastry flour, so I wasn't sure which to use! I ended up using all purpose, and they turned out ok. The second time I made this, I found that they were nicer with a little bit more of a filling and less of a "crust" (I just used 1 cup each of flour and rolled oats). Nice recipe, though!

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