FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE

Ingredients:

• 8-inch baked crust

Filling:

• 3/4 c. butter
• 1 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 sq. (1 1/2 oz.) chocolate (melted and cooled)
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 eggs

Instructions:

1. Cream butter in a mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, creaming well.
2. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating 5 minutes after each addition (use medium speed with an electric mixer).
4. Pour mixture into cooled, baked pie shell.
5. Chill for 1-2 hours.
6. Garnish with nut halves, if desired.