Fudge Brownie Pie
Active Work Time: 15 minutes * Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Powdered sugar, for dusting, optional
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie pan.
Beat the eggs in a small mixer bowl. Blend in the sugar and melted butter.
Combine the flour, cocoa and salt and add to the butter mixture. Stir in the vanilla and nuts.
Pour the batter into the pan and bake until the center is just set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool. Cut into wedges and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
Source: L. A. Times, May 15, 2001