Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Kentucky bourbon gives a kick to this Southern classic.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 647 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 eggs, beaten
• ¼ cup bourbon
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees F).

Step 2

In a small saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter or margarine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter or margarine melts and sugar dissolves. Cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large bowl combine eggs, bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Slowly pour sugar mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Pour mixture into pie shell.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until set and golden. May be served warm or chilled.