Japanese Cookies (Japan)

6 Egg whites

3/4 c Sugar

1 ts Vanilla

1 1/2 c Rice flour

2/3 c Melted shortening

Beat egg whites until stiff, adding sugar and vanilla gradually. Add flour and shortening slowly; beat well after each addition. Drop by spoonfuls on hot, greased baking sheet; spread thin with back spoon. Bake in 325-degree oven until crisp. Source: Recipes on Parade Foreign Foods, 1000 World Wide Favorites of Military Officers` Wives -----