Brownie Pie à la Mode

Ingredients

 * 1/2 	cup	Sugar
 * 2 	tbsp	butter or margarine
 * 2 	tbsp	water
 * 1 1/3 	cups	HERSHEY'S semi-sweet chocolate Chips
 * 2 	eggs
 * 2/3 	cup	all-purpose flour
 * 1/4 	tsp	baking soda
 * 1/4 	tsp	salt
 * 1 	tsp	vanilla extract
 * 3/4 	cup	Chopped nuts (optional)
 * ice cream, any flavor
 * FUDGE SAUCE (recipe follows, optional)
 * 1 	cup	HERSHEY'S semi-sweet chocolate Chips
 * 1/2 	cup	evaporated milk
 * 1/4 	cup	Sugar
 * 1 	tbsp	butter or margarine

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350 °F. Grease 9-inch pie plate.


 * 1) Combine Sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan.


 * 1) Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until mixture boils.


 * 1) Remove from heat. Immediately add chocolate chips; stir until melted.


 * 1) Add eggs; beat with spoon until well blended.


 * 1) Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add to chocolate mixture, stirring until well blended.


 * 1) Stir in vanilla and nuts, if desired; pour into prepared pie plate.


 * 1) Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until almost set.


 * 1) Pie will not test done in center.


 * 1) Cool. Prepare FUDGE SAUCE, if desired.

Top pie with scoops of ice cream and prepared sauce. 8 to 10 servings.

FUDGE SAUCE

 * 1) Combine all ingredients in medium microwave-safe bowl.


 * 1) Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until hot.


 * 1) Using whisk, beat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.


 * 1) About 1-1/2 cups sauce.
 * 2) CONVENTIONAL METHOD: Combine all ingredients in small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.