Ritz® Cookies

1 cup white sugar

3 egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

20 buttery round crackers

1 cup chopped pecans

Crumble crackers finely in mixing bowl and add pecans. In another bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar to beaten egg whites slowly and beat until very stiff. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar slowly. Add vanilla. Fold this mixture into crackers and nuts.

Spoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until light brown.