Date-Nut Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. finely chopped pitted dates
1/2 c. slivered blanched almonds
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg white
about 12 candied cherries, halved

Preparation

In medium bowl, combine dates, almonds, sugar, vanilla and egg white.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
Grease large cookie sheet.
Shape date mixture into balls; top each with a cherry half and place on cookie sheet.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes.
Remove balls to wire racks to cool.
Makes about 24 pieces or 1 pound.