1 - 9 inch pie shell -- unbaked
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- melted
2 eggs -- slightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 - 5.33 oz can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans (1/2 to 3/4 cup) -- optional

Prepare unbaked pie shell. Mix sugar, cocoa and butter. Stir well. Add eggs and beat with electric mixer for 2 1/2 minutes. Add salt, milk and vanilla. Stir in pecans, if desired. Pour filling into pie shell and bake at 350º for 35-45 minutes. Serves 6-8