Chocolate Nut Pie

A whole lot of old-fashioned Southern yummy comfort can be found in this bourbon-laced, chocolate chip pecan pie.

Recipe Ingredients:

Pastry for single (9-inch) crust pie

Filling:
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 large eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare pastry and line a 9-inch pie plate; chill.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. For Filling: Cream butter and sugar. Add flour; mix well. Add bourbon, then eggs; beat until fluffy. Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips.
4. Pour into prepared pie shell. Bake for 25 minutes exactly. Do not over-bake.

Makes 8 servings.