Chocolate Marshmallow Icebox Dessert

• 1/2 pound vanilla wafers, finely crushed, and divided
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup commercial chocolate syrup
• 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 (6 1/4-ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 egg whites
• Sweetened whipped cream

1. Spread half of vanilla wafer crumbs in a 10- x 6- x 2 - inch baking dish. Set aside.
2. Combine butter, chocolate syrup, and powdered sugar in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in marshmallows, pecans, vanilla, and salt.
3. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form. Fold into marshmallow mixture. Spread over vanilla wafer crumb layer. Top with remaining vanilla wafer crumbs. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled or overnight. Top with sweetened whipped cream; spoon into serving dishes to serve.
4. Note: One 6 1/4-ounce package miniature marshmallows is equivalent to 1/2 pound large marshmallows, chopped.

vanilla wafers, butter, commercial chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, marshmallows, pecans, vanilla, salt, egg whites, whipped cream

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-marshmallow-icebox-dessert (may not work)