Date-Nut Bites
["1 c. finely chopped pitted dates", "1/2 c. slivered blanched almonds", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 egg white", "about 12 candied cherries, halved"]
["In medium bowl, combine dates, almonds, sugar, vanilla and egg white.", "Refrigerate 1 hour.", "Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.", "Grease large cookie sheet.", "Shape date mixture into balls; top each with a cherry half and place on cookie sheet.", "Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes.", "Remove balls to wire racks to cool.", "Makes about 24 pieces or 1 pound."]
["dates", "slivered blanched almonds", "sugar", "vanilla extract", "egg", "candied cherries"]