Nancy's Chocolate Fudge Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch pie pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
4. Stir in the vanilla, chocolate chips and walnuts. Spread the mixture into the prepared pie pan.
5. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This pie is a great make-ahead dessert for a party or potluck.
• This pie can be frozen for up to 3 months.
• You can substitute different nuts such as almonds or pecans in this recipe.