Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2009

These squares had a good taste however very crumbly. When I want a square I don't expect to have to put it in a bowl and eat it with a spoon. If I could figure out how to make them less crumbly then they would be great because the taste is there. maybe I will serve this with Ice cream over top and eat it out of a bowl!

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MCKUHN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2009

This was sooooo good. I happened to find some aluminum pans at the grocery that were slightly smaller than 9 X 13 but larger than 9X9 and the thickness was perfect. Based on how mine came out, I would think that the 9X9 would be too thick. I followed other reviewers advice and baked the bottom layer for 10 minutes before putting on the dates and top layer. I also used the packaged pre-chopped dates to save time. They already had sugar added to them so I didn't bother adding the brown sugar to the filling. The recipe was so easy and delicious. They held together nicely and were moist and sweet and flakey.

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Stephanie K

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

I couldn't find my Grandmother's recipe for date squares, but this one turned out to be exactly like the one I was looking for! Most and not too sweet, these melt in your mouth goodies are a great desert, and as a health freak, I like the fact that they aren't too bad for you! I omitted the sugar in the date filling, and it definitely didn't need it! I also substituted some of the butter with a lighter non-hydrogenated margarine. Other than that, the recipe was perfect :)

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Jonas Lover

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2009

Excellent way to get the kids some more fiber in their diets! I ommitted the additional sugar called for with the dates, and it was sweet enough. Also cut back on the butter, using applesauce instead. Great recipe!

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Jessie J.

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Highland Lakes, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2009

I don't eat date squares, but I sell them at a market and I had so many compliments on these that I threw out any other date square recipes.

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Spellbound

Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2009

I love this, I made the recipe exactly like it said except i didn't do a thing to my dates. I bought them in a sqare pkg so once they came apart and cooked down I was pleased with the little hunks of dates. Anyway, I suppose omitting sugar is a good idea since it iss really sweet. I'll definitely try that next time.

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For.the.love.of.CAKE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009

Great recipe, I used all purpose flour, and it tasted great. I used chopped dates bought from the bulk store. They worked out just fine. No messy prep. Worth the little extra cost, with no change in taste.

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Sue Button

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2009

First time making date squares and this recipe was true to the title and tasted just like Grandma's. Super easy to follow, and oh so yummy!

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BBROSE69

Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2009

I've prepared this recipe 6 times and used the the exact ingredients every time. I wouldn't change a thing. My wife tells me her mother use to make them and they were not as mushy. I'm sure this is not a complaint though. I have trouble keeping some for me. She eats most of them and gives some to her co-workers bragging my ability. GREAT RECIPE it's a keeper.

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RAY-AL

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: May 17, 2009

This is almost just like the one my grandma makes! LOVE IT! Only difference is she uses raisins instead of dates and vanilla instead of lemon juice. Awesome! Oh, and her recipe was called Matrimonial Cake.

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