Baked Bonbons Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Pitted dates2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 California walnuts2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg whites3
 Sugar3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Food coloring

Directions

Grind dates and nuts together twice and shape into 72 small balls.
Beat egg whites until they begin to hold their shape.
Gradually add sugar and continue beating until mixture is stiff but not dry.
Add vanilla and divide into halves.
Tint half pink and half green.
With a teaspoon roll date balls in meringue and put on greased cookie sheets.
Swirl top of each.
Bake in preheated very slow oven (250°F.) for 30 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen.
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