Mom's Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 3 heaping tablespoons cocoa (or 2 squares Hershey’s)
• 3 tablespoons flour heaping
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup of water
• 2 large eggs
• 1 small can evaporated milk (5 oz)
• 1/4 stick butter
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Mix sugar, flour, cocoa, and salt.

2. 2

   Add enough water to make a paste.

3. 3

   Blend in lightly beaten egg yolks, then add remaining water.

4. 4

   Add evaporated milk.

5. 5

   Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until thick.

6. 6

   Add butter and vanilla.

7. 7

   Pour into a baked pie shell.

8. 8

   Top with whipped cream, Cool Whip, or meringue.

9. 9

   Cook time approximately 45 minutes.