Walnut Meringues Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 cups walnut meats | ||
| Pitted dates | 2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind | ||
| Egg whites | 3 | |
| Sugar | 2/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Candied cherries | ||
| Gold dragees | ||
Directions
Grind walnuts and dates together; add lemon rind.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; add sugar gradually, beating until meringue stands in peaks.
Shape walnut-date mixture into tiny balls, pick up with tongs, and roll in meringue mixture.
Bake on greased cookie sheets in preheated slow oven (250°F.) for about 30 minutes.
Decorate tops with bits of candied cherries and gold dragees.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; add sugar gradually, beating until meringue stands in peaks.
Shape walnut-date mixture into tiny balls, pick up with tongs, and roll in meringue mixture.
Bake on greased cookie sheets in preheated slow oven (250°F.) for about 30 minutes.
Decorate tops with bits of candied cherries and gold dragees.
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