Chocolate Pecan Pie(1)

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Chocolate Pecan Pie (1)

Recipe By : Betty E. Kohler <silencio@netcom.com>
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chocolate Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Pastry for one-crust pie -- unbaked
Filling:
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips -- (1 cup)
reserve 2 T.
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Topping:
2 tablespoons reserved semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 pecan halves
Whipped cream

Prepare pastry for unbaked one-crust pie. Heat oven to 325 degrees. In large
bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, margarine, vanilla and eggs; beat well.
Reserve 2 tablespoons chocolate chips for topping. Stir in remaining chocolate
chips and 1-1/2 cups pecans. Spread evenly in pastry-lined pan.
Bake at 325 degrees for 55 to 65 minutes or until deep golden brown and
filling is set. Cool completely.
Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Melt 2 tablespoons 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.





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