Yummy Mud Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches, or round pan.
3. 3
   Mix granulated sugar, butter, flour, cocoa, vanilla, salt and eggs in medium bowl.
4. 4
   Stir in nuts.
5. 5
   Pour into pan.
6. 6
   Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edge appears dry and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (center will be moist).
7. 7
   Immediately prick holes in pie with toothpick.
8. 8
   Spread 1/4 cup fudge sauce over top.
9. 9
   Cool completely, about 1 hour.
10. 10
    Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar in chilled medium bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff.
11. 11
    Spread over pie.
12. 12
    Drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons fudge sauce.
13. 13
    Garnish with additional nuts.
14. 14
    Store covered in refrigerator.