Brownie Pie

 
½ cup butter or margarine, softened 
3 tbsps cocoa 
1 pie shell (see recipe) 
2 eggs 
1 tsp vanilla 
2/3 cup plain flour 
1 cup granulated sugar 
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or  
             pecans
 
1.  Combine butter, sugar and cocoa in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter is melted. Remove from heat. 

2.  Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flour and walnuts. 

3.  Pour into pie shell. Bake at 180oC (350oF) for about 30 minutes until set. To test for doneness, an inserted wooden toothpick will come out moist and a bit crumby. Serve warm or cooled. 
 
Makes 1 pie.