Chocolate Pecan Pie

I have to admit that the thought of making a pecan pie for Thanksgiving was intimidating. I've read horror stories of attempts to make the perfect pecan pie. They turn out burnt, soupy, rock-hard, etc. In retrospect, I probably should have given the recipe a run-through before Thanksgiving morning. Luckily, this one turned out well the first time through! I'm actually planning on making it again next week for Christmas. If you're in need of an easy and delicious holiday dessert, I'd certainly recommend this pie.

Admittedly, not my best photography.

Chocolate Pecan Pie
Recipe from Southern Plate

Ingredients

1 ready-made 9" Deep-dish pie crust

1/2 cup chocolate chips

3 eggs

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 cup butter melted (real butter only for me)

1 cup corn syrup ( like Karo)

1 cup pecan halves or pecan pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375.

2. In one big bowl, use a hand mixer on low for about minute to beat eggs, sugar, salt, melted butter and corn syrup together. Stir pecans into mixture. Put choc. chips on bottom of pie shell and slowly pour pecan mixture over chocolate chips.

3. Bake between 45 and 60 minutes (depending on your oven) until it is set.

4. Cool for a few minutes before cutting. Serve w/ Vanilla ice cream for a real treat!