Chocolate-Pecan Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. pecan halves
1 Tbsp. soft butter
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Press 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans into buttered 8-inch pie plate.
Combine next 5 ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler, stirring constantly.
Add to egg mixture; mix well.
Pour into prepared pie dish.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans over top of pie.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Serve with whipped cream.