Meringue Cookies (Merengi)

• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 12 cup ground almonds
• 12 cup chopped dates

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Spread the slivered almonds on a baking sheet and toast until lightly colored, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Reduce the oven temperature to 300F.
4. Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer in a large bowl until foamy.
5. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until the whites are stiff and shiny, about 10 minutes.
6. Gently but thoroughly, fold in the toasted and the ground almonds and the dates.
7. Drop the meringues by tablespoonsful on an ungreased large baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
8. Bake until the cookies are golden and dry, about 25 to 30 minutes.

almonds, egg whites, sugar, ground almonds, dates

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/meringue-cookies-merengi-220960 (may not work)