1 baked 8" pie shell
1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Have butter at room temperature. Cream in mixer until fluffy. Add sugar gradually, beating constantly. Cream 5 minutes. Add cocoa and vanilla. Then add eggs, one at a time, beating five minutes after each egg. Scrape bowl frequently. Pour into baked pie shell and chill. Serve plain or with whipped cream and chocolate curls. Serves 6 to 8.