CHOCOLATE PIE RECIPE

     INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups of dark Chocolate Chips (12-oz. pkg.) , divided
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine , softened 
• One pie shell 9-inch
• Sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping.
  

     PROCEDURES

• Stir together sugar, cornstarch and salt in 2 quart saucepan. 
• Combine egg yolks and milk in container with pouring spout. 
• Gradually blend milk mixture into sugar mixture.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
•  Boil and stir for a minute. 
• Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
•  Add 1-3/4 cups chocolate chips; stir until chips are melted and mixture is well blended. 
• Pour into prepared pie shell; press plastic wrap onto filling.
•  Cool. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled and firm. 
• Garnish with whipped cream and remaining chocolate chips, if desired.
• Now serve with joy.