Mud Pie
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 c margarine or butter, melted
1/3 c flour
1/3 c cocoa
1/4 t salt
1 t vanilla
2 eggs
1 c chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 c fudge sauce or fudge ice cream topping
1 c chilled whipping cream
2 T powdered sugar
Heat oven to 325. Grease a round 8″ pan.
Mix granulated sugar, butter, flour, cocoa, salt, vanilla, and eggs in a medium bowl. Stir in nuts and pour into pan.
Bake until edge appears dry and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean (center will be moist), 35-37 minutes.
Immediately prick holes in pie with a wooden pick, then spread fudge sauce over top. Allow to cool completely.
Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar in a small chilled bowl on high speed until stiff; spread over fudge sauce. Drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons additional fudge ice cream topping, if desired. Store pie in refrigerator.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.