1 stick butter, melted
1 c. sugar
2 heaping tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
Nuts, if desired

Mix first 3 ingredients. Beat in eggs. Add vanilla, flour and nuts. Bake in greased glass pie plate for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with vanilla ice cream and Hot Fudge Sauce (see below).

SAUCE:

1 1/2 c. sugar
4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 c. water
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend together sugar, flour and cocoa in medium mixing bowl. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Add sugar mixture; stir until smooth. Add butter; simmer over low flame 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Makes 2 to 2 1/4 cups.