Nana'S Ritz Cracker Pie (With Walnuts) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

21 Ritz crackers, finely crushed
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Prepare an 8\" pie pan with cooking spray (Pam).
In a gallon size ziplock bag, crush the 21 Ritz Crackers until almost powder-like.
Add the finely chopped walnuts and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
Toss with a fork and set aside.
In a stand mixer or medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat the 3 egg whites until fluffy.
Slowly add 1 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until stiff and glossy in appearance.
Fold the crackers/nuts into the egg whites and pour into the pie pan.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Allow to cool completely in refridgerator and top with whipped topping before serving. (Optional- add chocolate shavings on top). Enjoy!