Chocolate Pecan Pie

 We can only make this once a year generally for Thanksgiving, it’s just THAT good.

1 pie crust (homemade or purchased, either is fine)

For Filling:

1 1/4 C light corn syrup

1/2 C light brown sugar

1/4 C granulated sugar

3 eggs, beaten

3 TBSP unsalted butter, melted

1/2 TSP vanilla extract 

1/4 TSP salt

1 3/4 C pecan halves

3/4 C chocolate chips

Whipped Cream (optional) -again homemade or purchased are fine.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350

Whisk together the first 8 ingredients.

Stir in pecans

Scatter the chocolate chips over prepared pie crust and cover with filling. 

Bake until center is set, about 45-50 minutes. (Little wobble)

Let cool completely.

Serve with whipped cream if desired.