Shelly's Recipe

HEATH BITS AND PECAN PIE

Category: Pie - Nut

18 Ritz crackers
3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup Bits of Brickle (Heath bits)
1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Crush crackers to fine crumbs, set aside. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Combine sugar and baking powder then add a spoonful at a time to egg whites, while beating gently. Fold in cracker crumbs, pecans and flavorings. Spoon into an 8-inch well-greased pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When pie is completely cool add bits to whipped topping and spread on top. Garnish with bits.