Ingredients

• tart shells
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• filling
• 2 1/4 cups chopped pitted dates 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• icing
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon maple extract