Fruit Nut Drops Cakes & Cookies
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups coarsely chopped nuts 		4 slices(8 ounces) green candied pineapple cut in pieces
3/4 lb. red candied cherries, quartered
1/2 cup flour

Beat egg whites until almost stiff; then gradually beat in sugar until stiff. Add vanilla and a dash of salt.

Dredge nuts and fruits with flour until coated. Fold into first mixture. Drop from teaspoon on to a well greased cooky sheet. Bake in a moderate oven 350 F about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.

Makes about 4 dozen.

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