Vanilla Wafer Refrigerator Dessert

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Vanilla Wafer Refrigerator Dessert

Vanilla wafers, rolled finely

Bottom Layer

1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup nutmeats, chopped
3 eggs, separated
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Add well-beaten egg yolks and mix thoroughly. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.

Top Layer

1 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
2 Tablespoon boiling water
3 eggs, separated

Combine cocoa and sugar and add boiling water. Add well-beaten egg yolks and fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Cover bottom of pan with rolled crumbs. Pour in first mixture and cover with crumbs. Pour in chocolate mixture and top with crumbs. Refrigerate 24 hours. Cut in squares and serve with whipped cream.