Tar Heel Pie

This pie is best if under-baked and a bit gooey like a brownie inside. This is a very rich pie, so small slices are advised.

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

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup chocolate chips
• ¾ 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.