Ice Box Dessert

Grandma Smith

2/3 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 TBL warm water

2 TBL powdered sugar

4 eggs separated

1 c. cream whipped

1 teas vanilla

1 box vanilla wafers

chopped nuts

Melt chocolate in a double boiler.  Add warm water and powdered sugar.  Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.  Remove from heat, cool slightly and transfer to a bowl.  Add stiffly beaten egg whited and whipped cream.  Add vanilla.  In a 9x9 pan layer vanilla wafers closely together.  Add 1/2 the chocolate mixture, chopped nuts, wafers remaining chocolate and nuts.  Refrigerate overnight.