Divinity Drops

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 250°.
2. 2
   Sift sugar.
3. 3
   Whip egg whites until stiff.
4. 4
   Add the sugar very slowly, whipping constantly.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and lemon peel.
6. 6
   Fold in nuts and dates.
7. 7
   Drop the batter from a spoon onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and shape into cones.
8. 8
   Bake until the drops are partly dry and hold their shape, about 45 to 60 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from sheet while still hot.
10. 10
    Allow to cool.
11. 11
    Makes about 45 cookies.
12. 12
    Contains 31 calories per cookie; 23% cal. from fat, 1 gram fat, 0 cholesterol, 0 grams protein, 6 grams carbohydrates and 2 mg. sodium.