CRUST:

25 vanilla wafers, crushed
1/4 c. melted butter
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Mix together crust ingredients and press into an 8 or 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool.

FILLING:

3/4 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
2 squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Cream together butter and sugar. Add vanilla and chocolate. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat for 5 minutes after each addition. (The secret to success for this recipe is to beat for 4 to 5 minutes after each egg addition.) Then spread filling on cool crust and refrigerate. May be served with whipped cream garnish.