1 c. of granulated sugar
1/2 c. of butter, melted
1 tsp. of vanilla
1/4 tsp. of salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. of all purpose flour
1/3 c. of cocoa
1 c. of chopped nuts, if you like
1/4 c. of fudge sauce or fudge ice cream topping
1 c. of chilled whipping cream
2 tbsp. of powdered sugar

1. Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a round pan 8 x 1 1/2 inch, or a pie plate, 8 x 1 1/4 inches with shortening.

2. Mix granulated sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, eggs, flour and cocoa in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon; stir in nuts. Pour into pan.

3. Bake until wooden pick inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

4. Immediately prick holes in pie with a wooden pick; spread fudge sauce over top. Cool completely.

5. Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar in a chilled small bowl until stiff; spread over fudge sauce. Drizzle with additional fudge sauce or topping if you like. Store pie in refrigerator.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.