4 egg whites
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
28 Ritz crackers, roll out fine with rolling pin
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
8 chopped dates (optional)
1/2 pt. whipping cream

Beat egg whites stiff (not dry). Add sugar and baking powder. Add crumbs, pecans, vanilla, and dates. Bake in greased pie plate at 350 degrees for 30 or 40 minutes. Serve with sweetened whipped cream.

This pie is better if kept in refrigerator overnight. Do not put whipped cream on pie until ready to serve. If served before chilling, cut in wedges and remove while hot. Very fattening but easy and delicious.