1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/8 tsp. salt
1 (5.33 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 to 3/4 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Prepare unbaked pie shell. Mix sugar, cocoa and butter. Stir well. Add eggs and beat with electric mixer for 2 1/2 minutes. Add salt, milk and vanilla. Stir in pecans, if desired. Pour filling into pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Serves 6-8.