Sneaky Snackers' Decadent Chocolate Squares

1c. Crushed Nabisco’s vanilla wafers, about 20 to 24
2/3 butter, softened
1 1/3 c. confectioners’ sugar
2 egg yolks
1 1/3 c. chocolate morsels, melted
2/3 c. walnuts, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 egg whites, beaten stiff

Put half the vanilla wafer crumbs in the bottom of a 8 x 8-inch pan. Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir in egg yolks, melted chocolate morsels, walnuts and vanilla extract. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold in egg whites into batter. Pour batter over wafer crumbs. Smooth out batter. Sprinkle remaining wafer crumbs on top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Remove from refrigerator and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and cut into serving size squares. Top with fresh whip cream if desired.

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