Fudge Pie

Serve wedges of this rich chocolate fudge pie with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. To gild the lily, add a drizzle of hot fudge sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl combine sugar, flour, cocoa, butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla. Stir in pecans, and pour into unbaked pie shell.
3. Bake for 25 minutes or until a few moist crumbs stick to a toothpick when inserted in the center. Do not overbake.

Makes 8 servings.