Fudge Pecan Pie

Adapted from Gimme Some Oven Best Pecan Pie Ever

Yield – 8 to 12 slices

Preparation Time – 15 minutes

Cooking Time – 55 to 65 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 homemade or store bought pie crust
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp dark molasses
• 1 tsp vanilla (or use homemade vanilla extract!)
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• Pecans for top decoration
• Pie Crust Shield

Directions

• Preheat to oven to 350. Spray a 9″ pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place the pie crust in the base of the pie plate and make a decorative border if you wish.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 sugars with the molasses, vanilla, salt and eggs.
• In a small saucepan or skillet, melt the butter and then cook for about 2 minutes over medium heat, or until it begins to brown and turn fragrant.
• Pour into the sugar mixture and whisk well, then stir in the mini chocolate chips.
• Chop the pecans if needed and then stir into the mixture. Pour into the prepared pie plate. Top with decorative circles of whole pecans.
• Place the pie on a baking sheet, in case it bubbles over. Place the pie shield on the pie to protect the pie. Loosely place a piece of foil over top of the pecans (to prevent burning of the pecans on top.)
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil piece and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the middle of the pie has set.
• Let cool slightly before serving.
• Slice and serve Fudge Pecan Pie.