Ingredients

Serves 8

　　

Crust

1 tablespoon softened butter

　　3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

　　

Filling

1/2 cup dark corn syrup

　　2 eggs, slightly beaten

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1 teaspoon vanilla

　　1 cup semi-sweet chocolate bits

　　1/2 cup coarsely broken pecans

　　

Step 1

Butter an 8" pie tin with the softened butter and press in the chopped nuts.

　　

Step 2

Combine the syrup, eggs, salt and vanilla and beat well. Melt the chocolate bits over hot water and add them slowly to the syrup mixture, stirring constantly. Pour into the pie shell and sprinkle with coarsely broken pecans. Bake in a 350°F. oven for 25-30 minutes. Serve with vanilla-flavored whipped cream.