Date Kisses

A cookie from the Orient

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 200 g dates
• 120 g ground almonds
• 100 g powdered sugar

Instructions

Cut the dates into small pieces and mix with the almonds until the dates are no longer sticky. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks and then slowly sift in the powdered sugar through a fine-meshed strainer. Next, carefully fold the almonds and dates into the beaten egg whites with a spatula. Take a small amount of the dough with a teaspoon and place it on a cookie sheet covered with baking parchment (or onto round wafers).

Bake for about 7 minutes at 350°F (180°C), until they are a nice golden color.

Tip: Depending on the size of the eggs use a bit more ground almonds (1-2 tbsp). The consistency of the mixture should be so that the dough does not immediately spread when placed on the cookie sheet.