20 ea Ritz crackers; crushed *
3 ea Egg whites; large
1 t Vanilla extract
3 oz Milk chocolate; fine shred
1 t Baking powder
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Pecans; halves
* 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.
