I used to make a cracker-cookie with chopped dates - really yummy!
Cook to mush: 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 lb of chopped dates - stir in chopped walnuts (optional) and spread on oval (Townhouse) crackers. Frost with a little vanilla canned frosting. Topping will firm up as it cools - Makes a BUNCH and I remember freezing them too.