Martha Washington Pies

• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 12 crackers)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2/3 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

1. In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
2. Fold in nuts, crackers and vanilla. Drop by rounded 1/3 cupfuls onto parchment-lined
3. . Shape into 3-1/2-in. rounds with the back of a spoon.
4. Bake at 300u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until set. Turn oven off; leave in oven with door closed for 2 hours. Toss strawberries with the remaining sugar; spoon 2/3 cup into each shell. Dollop each with whipped topping.

egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar, pecans, saltines, vanilla, fresh strawberries

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/martha-washington-pies/ (may not work)