* Exported from MasterCook * Chocolate Pecan Pie (1) Recipe By : Betty E. Kohler Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Chocolate Pies Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 Unbaked pastry for one-crust pie Filling: 1 c Light corn syrup 1/2 c Sugar 1/4 c Butter -- melted 1 ts Vanilla 3 Eggs 6 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 c) - reserve 2 tb 1 1/2 c Pecan halves Topping: 2 tb Reserved semi-sweet chocolate - chips 10 Pecan halves Whipped cream Prepare pastry for unbaked one-crust pie. Heat oven to 325 F. In large bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, margarine, vanilla, and eggs; beat well. Reserve 2 tb chocolate chips for topping. Stir in remaining chocolate chips and 1-1/2 cups pecans. Spread evenly in pastry-lined pan. Bake at 325 F for 55 to 65 minutes or until deep golden brown and filling is set. Cool completely. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Melt 2 tb reserved chocolate chips in small saucepan over low heat. Dip each of 10 pecan halves into chocolate. Place on paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until chocolate is set. Garnish pie with whipped cream and chocolate-dipped nuts. Store in refrigerator. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -