Southern Icebox Pie
["24 Ritz crackers, crushed", "3 egg whites (room temperature)", "1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip", "coconut", "1 c. sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. nuts"]
["Preheat oven to 300\u00b0.", "Beat egg whites until stiff.", "Add sugar slowly and beat, then add vanilla.", "Fold in cracker crumbs and nuts.", "Pour into a buttered pan.", "Bake until golden brown (about 30 minutes).", "Cool.", "Top with Cool Whip and sprinkle with coconut (also nuts if desired)."]
["crackers", "egg whites", "coconut", "sugar", "vanilla", "nuts"]