DATE NUT MERINGUES

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It's always nice to make different recipes to enhance my Christmas cookie selection each year. Since I like to bake but not fuss too much, these old-fashioned chews are a good choice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Fold in dates and pecans. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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