Ritz Cracker Pie
["1 c. minus 3 Tbsp. sugar", "3/4 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. nuts, chopped (pecans work best)", "20 Ritz crackers, crushed", "1/2 pt. whipping cream", "3 egg whites", "semi-sweet or bitter chocolate"]
["Mix crackers, 1/2 sugar, nuts and vanilla.", "Beat egg whites to a stiff peak; add remaining sugar.", "Fold mixture into egg whites. Pour into buttered pie plate and bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes. Cool; top with whipped cream.", "One half day before serving, sprinkle top with grated semi-sweet or bitter chocolate."]
["sugar", "vanilla", "nuts", "crackers", "whipping cream", "egg whites", "semi-sweet"]