Chocolate Pecan Pie III

This pie is thick, gooey and full of pecans with just a hint of chocolate. The unsweetened cocoa powder makes the subtle difference.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 564 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup margarine, melted
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a heavy saucepan combine melted margarine, corn syrup, white sugar and cocoa. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Add vanilla, salt and eggs, stirring well. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Mix well.

Step 3

Pour filling into unbaked pastry shell and top with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Bake at 325 degrees F(165 degrees C) for 55 minutes. Let cool and serve.