Bonbons

Name: Bonbons
Ingredients: 1 c. ground dates; 1/2 c. ground walnuts; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2/3 c. sugar; 2 egg whites; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; red or green food coloring

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 c. ground dates
1/2 c. ground walnuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. sugar
2 egg whites
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
red or green food coloring

Directions

1

Combine dates, nuts and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
2

Shape into balls using 1/2 teaspoon measure.
3

Beat egg whites and salt until stiff.
4

Add sugar gradually; beat until mixture holds firm peaks. Add vanilla and blend.
5

Divide meringue in half, tint half red, half green.
6

Cover date balls with meringue.
7

Place on greased cookie sheets.
8

Swirl top.
9

Bake at 250° for about 30 minutes.