1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate.

2

Combine sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-heat, stirring occasionally, just until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Immediately add chocolate chips; stir until melted. Add eggs; beat with spoon until well-blended.

3

Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to chocolate mixture; stir until well-blended. Stir in vanilla and nuts, if desired; pour into prepared pie plate.

4

Bake 25-30 minutes or until almost set. (pie will not test done in center) Cool.

5

Prepare Fudge Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave on HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.

6

Top warm pie with scoops of ice cream and prepared sauce.