20 ea Ritz Crackers; Crushed * 1 t Vanilla Extract
1 t Baking Powder 1/2 c Pecans; Halves
3 ea Egg Whites; Large 3 oz Milk Chocolate; Fine Shred
1 c Sugar
* Crush Ritz Crackers to crumbs.
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++++++++++++++++++ Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix cracker crumbs
and baking powder. Beat egg whites stiff, then very gradually add
sugar, continiuing to beat. Add vanilla. Fold egg whites and
crackers together. Put in a buttered 9-inch pie plate.
Arrange pecans across top. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven,
Sprinkle with shredded chocolate, then put under the broiler for a
few seconds, watching closely so that the chocolate melts but does
not scorch.
Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Yields
8 servings