Christmas Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg whites until stiff.
2. 2
   Gradually beat in sugar.
3. 3
   Fold in dates, nuts, coconut and extract; beat well.
4. 4
   Spread in an ungreased shallow pan (9 x 9 x 2-inch).
5. 5
   Bake for 20 minutes in a 300° oven.
6. 6
   Remove mixture from oven and turn out into bowl and add cherries.
7. 7
   Let mixture cool so it can be handled and form into little balls.
8. 8
   Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
9. 9
   Makes 30 balls.