Ritz pecan pie

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       Title: Ritz Pecan Pie
  Categories: Pies, Desserts, Candies
       Yield: 8 servings
 
      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.
 
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