Date Filled Meringues - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dates, ground
1/2 c. nuts, ground
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavor
2 egg whites
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavor
food coloring, if desired

Preparation

Dates and nuts can be ground together in food processor.
In medium bowl, combine dates, nuts and vanilla flavoring, mix well. Shape 1/2 teaspoons of mixture into balls.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
Stir in flavor and food color.
Drop balls one at a time into meringue. Coat well to form 1-inch balls.
Remove with spoon and drop onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 250\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Immediately remove from pan and cool completely.
Makes about 4 dozen.