Date Kisses

It is one of the cookie recipes from my grandmother's notebook. Meringue and fruit combination that has a soft and chewy texture. Very easy and quick to bake.

• If not served immediately, store in an airtight container, with wax paper between layers.
• The cookies are crisp on the outside and slightly chewy inside on the first day, later they become chewy throughout.

Instead of dates, as the original recipe instructs, I like to use, occasionally, dried cherries or raisins.

Ingredients

3 egg whites

60 g granulated sugar

150 g dates (measured with seeds)

150 g almonds (slivered or sliced)

Instructions

1. Roast the almonds lightly

2. Cut dates in half, remove seeds, cut each half again

3. Beat the egg whites to foam, add sugar and continue beating for about 5 minutes

4. Add almonds and dates and mix

5. Place a teaspoon full of mixture on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

6. Bake in a low preheated oven at 325°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes