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Easy Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie That Wows

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This Texas-style chocolate pecan pie is rich, gooey, and loaded with toasted pecans and melted chocolate — the ultimate upgrade on a Southern classic.

Ingredients

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  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves (toasted, 1 cup chopped + 1/2 cup whole)

  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

  • 3 large eggs

  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line pie plate with crust and chill.

  • Toast pecans for 8–10 min, then chop half.

  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over bottom of crust.

  • In bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in chopped pecans.

  • Pour filling over chocolate. Decorate with whole pecans.

  • Bake 50–60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.

  • Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Toasting pecans enhances flavor.

  • Add bourbon for a Southern twist.

  • Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.