16 vanilla wafers
3 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts, pecans or almonds
1 c. powdered sugar
1/4 lb. butter
1 1/2 squares bitter chocolate
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Roll vanilla wafers in crumbs and mix together with chopped nuts. Use half of the mixture to cover bottom of 9 by 9 pan. Cream butter and sugar then add beaten egg yolks, melted chocolate and vanilla. Fold in beaten egg whites, pour over wafers and spread remaining crumbs on top. Put in refrigerator overnight. Cut in squares and serve with whipped cream. Electric mixer may be used and recipe doubled.