Ingredients
3 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
20 soda crackers
1 (coarsley broken)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Directions
Beat egg whites until stiff; add baking powder and beat more. Add
sugar and vanilla; beat again. Fold in crackers and pecans. Put in
buttered pie plate and bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool
and top with Cool Whip and chopped pecans. Randy Rigg
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Dessert; Pie
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We hope you enjoy this Acorn Pie recipe.
