Tar Heel Pie

A very rich pie made with chocolate chips, coconut and pecans. Small slices are advised.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup flaked coconut
• 0.25 cup chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)

Step 2

In a large bowl, pour warm melted butter over 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Mix together flour, brown sugar, and white sugar, then stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Fold in pecans, coconut, and 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Pour into pie crust.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Top should be set, and may crack slightly, but the pie is best if under-baked.