Recipe - Pecan-Date Meringue

1 cup Dates,pitted,chopped
1 cup Pecans,dry roasted,chopped
One half teaspoon Vanilla
2 Egg whites,at room temp.
1/8 teaspoon Salt
2/3 cup 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.

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