- 1 (9 inch) pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- Mix together sugar, cocoa, and melted butter. Stir in evaporated milk, beaten eggs, vanilla, and chopped pecans.
- Pour nut mixture into unbaked pie shell. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and bake for 30 minutes.