Ritz Cracker Pie

This was my grandmother's recipe. She used to make it for us when we were kids. When I make this pie, it always brings back happy memories of my grandmother. It's very sweet, so eat with caution!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  egg whites, well beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1  cup sugar
• 24  Ritz crackers, rolled fine
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped pecans
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 8  ounces Cool Whip
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped pecans

Directions

1. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, adding 1 cup sugar as you beat the eggs.
2. Fold in Ritz cracker crumbs, ¾ cup pecans and vanilla.
3. Mix well.
4. Pour into a greased 9-inch pie pan.
5. Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes.
6. Cool.
7. Mix together Cool Whip and brown sugar.
8. Spread onto cooled pie.
9. Sprinkle with ¼ cup chopped pecans.
10. Refrigerate for several hours.
11. Cut and serve.