Merry Christmas Balls

A Christmas special!

Ingredients

2 egg whites

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup coconut

1 cup nuts, chopped

1 tsp. Vanilla

1/2 cup cherries, finely chopped

1 cup dates, chopped

1/2 tsp. almond extract

Granulated sugar

Method

1. Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat in sugar; fold in the remaining ingredients, except the cherries.
2. Place into an ungreased 8x8 inch pan; bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. Put into a bowl and add the cherries.
3. Shape into small balls; roll in granulated sugar.
4. Cool and store in tightly covered container.