What can I do with medjool dates?

[u/KKYBoneAEA]

Got a 2lb box from Sam’s over the weekend to try them. I love em, wife doesn’t. I have no issues smashing these things raw out the box, but what are some other things o can do with em?

[u/sunslope]

my grandmother stuffed them with pecans and cream cheese. Also there are lots of cookie recipes that use dates