Brownie Pie II recipe

14 Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies, slightly chilled
3 egg whites
Dash of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Whipped cream, chocolate bits or
    shaved chocolate (for garnishes)

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch pie pan.

Roll chilled cookies to crush. Beat together egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Add vanilla extract. Add sugar gradually, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in cookie crumbs and nuts. Pour into prepared pie pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.

Serve with whipped cream garnished with chocolate bits, or shaved chocolate.