Macaroon Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar, divided
1/2 to 3/4 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
20 Ritz crackers or 16 soda crackers, rolled fine with rolling pin
12 dates, chopped fine (may use more if desired)
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Mix 1/2 cup sugar, dry ingredients, fruits and nuts together. Beat egg whites until stiff.
Add 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla.
Beat until thoroughly mixed.
Fold in dry ingredients.
Pour into 9-inch ceramic pie plate (ungreased) and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Cool thoroughly and top with Cool Whip.