CRUMB-NUT CRUST 
5 oz. almonds or pecans
3/4 c. vanilla wafer crumbs (about 25 wafers)
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 c. butter, melted

If using almonds, toast in shallow baking pan at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes; stir frequently. Cool. Chop nuts finely. Combine nuts with wafer crumbs and confectioners' sugar in medium bowl; drizzle with melted butter. Press onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of 9 inch pan.

Note: You may substitute 1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs for the nuts and vanilla wafer crumbs.

 

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