Fruit Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. slivered blanched almonds
1 c. finely snipped pitted dates
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg white, unbeaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
glazed cherries, halved

Preparation

Make a few days before serving.
Combine almonds, dates, sugar, egg whites and vanilla.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Shape mixture into balls and top with cherry half.
Bake on greased cookie sheet 15 to 20 minutes.
Let stand 3 minutes. Store tightly covered.
Makes about 2 dozen.