Chocolate Pecan Pie

This is an easy rich dessert. Wonderful if served with ice cream.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12-16
• Yields: 2 pies

Ingredients

• 2  pre-made deep dish 8-inch  pie crusts, thawed
• 6  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar
• 2 1⁄2 cups light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 tablespoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  lb  whole shelled pecans
• 1⁄2 lb chocolate chips

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all of the above, except for pecans and chocolate chips, in a mixing bowl on medium speed until well blended.
3. Add pecans and chocolate chips and stir by hand until incorporated.
4. Pour into pie shell and cook for 45 - 50 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven.
5. Serve with fresh whipped cream or ice cream.