1 1/2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 c. water
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla, divided
1 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
1 unbaked 9" pie shell
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Melt chocolate in water; add 2/3 cup sugar. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Set aside.

Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening, milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat 2 minutes. Add egg. Beat 2 minutes. Pour batter into unbaked pie shell. Stir chocolate sauce and pour carefully over batter. Sprinkle top with nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes.

Serves 8.