1 c. sugar
1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Combine first 7 ingredients; beat 4 minutes at medium speed of mixer. Stir in nuts. Spread batter evenly into a buttered 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean. (Pie will puff then fall slightly.) Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping.