Chocolate Nut Crunch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. finely crushed vanilla wafers
1 c. finely crushed nut meats
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. shortening
3 well beaten egg yolks
1 1/2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 egg whites

Preparation

Line lightly greased pan with vanilla wafers and nuts.
Cream together the powdered sugar and shortening.
Add the well beaten egg yolks, chocolate and vanilla.
Add the stiffly beaten egg whites.
Spread mixture over crumbs with knife.
Sprinkle layer of crumbs and nuts on top.
Chill.
Serve with Cool Whip and cherries on top.
Serves 20.