1 lb. butter
3 c. sugar
4 sq. unsweetened chocolate
8 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla
3 baked 9" pie shells
1 1/2 c. whipping cream, whipped
3/4-1 c. chopped pecans

Cream softened butter, adding sugar gradually and beating well until blended. Add melted chocolate and beat. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each until the sugar does not "crunch". Add vanilla. Pour into the 3 baked pie shells and refrigerate. Top with whipped cream and pecans. Will freeze well without whipped cream. Serves 18-20.