Chocolate Pecan Pie

1 9-inch prepared pie crust (or your own homemade)

1 cup dark corn syrup

½ cup packed dark brown sugar

½ cup melted butter

½ teaspoon salt

3 eggs, beaten until lemon yellow

1 teaspoon vanilla

6 ounces (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips

2 cups whole pecans

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place pie crust in 9-inch pan, flute edge.

In a large bowl combine corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, salt, eggs and vanilla. Using electric mixer beat well.

Soften chocolate chips in a glass cup in the microwave, about 40 seconds; add to mixture. Spread evenly in prepared pie crust.

Top with pecans in concentric circles, starting at edge of pie and working toward the center. Moisten edge of pie crust with water to prevent over-browning. Bake 55-65 minutes or until deep golden brown and filling is set. Cool completely.

Serves eight.

@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per serving: 720 calories, 46 g fat (15 g saturated), 79 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 8 g protein, 105 mg cholesterol, 190 mg sodium.