Chocolate Pecan Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare pastry shell; set aside.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 325°.
3. 3
   In a medium saucepan, low heat, melt butter.
4. 4
   Add cocoa and stir until smooth.
5. 5
   Remove from heat; cool.
6. 6
   Stir in sugar, salt, slightly beaten eggs and corn syrup.
7. 7
   Blend well.
8. 8
   Stir in chopped nuts if desired and pour all into pie crust.
9. 9
   Place pecan halves on top. Bake 40 minutes.
10. 10
    Let cool and cover for 8 hours before serving.