Pecan-date meringue

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Moderate

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Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1 c Dates,pitted,chopped
1 c Pecans,dry roasted,chopped
1/2 ts Vanilla
2 Egg whites,at room temp.
1/8 ts Salt
2/3 c Sugar

1. Combine dates, pecans, and vanilla; mash until a paste is formed.
Shape mixture into 30 3/4" balls.
2. Beat egg whites and salt until stiff. Gradually beat in sugar, 1
tablespoon at a time, until stiff and glossy. Dip balls into meringue,
covering them completely. Place on a slightly greased cookie sheet
and bake in a preheated slow oven at 250'F. for 30 minutes, or until
pale golden brown. Store in an airtight container.