Fancy Meringue Kisses
["2 egg whites, beaten stiff", "1 c. powdered sugar, sifted", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. dates, cut in small pieces", "1 c. nuts, cut in small pieces"]
["Beat egg whites and add sugar gradually.", "Add the salt and vanilla.", "Fold in carefully the dates and nuts.", "The mixture will be quite stiff.", "Then drop from teaspoon upon a well-greased cookie sheet.", "Place a candied cherry on top."]
["egg whites", "powdered sugar", "vanilla", "salt", "dates", "nuts"]