1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate melted and cooled
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 eggs
12 baked 3 inch pastry shells

Combine butter and sugar creamed until light and fluffy; stir in chocolate one at a time. Add flavorings. Add eggs one at a time. After each addition beat 5 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer. Chill mixture 1 to 2 hours. Spoon into pastry shells. Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired. Yield 12 tarts.