5 recipes for pecan pie

There are many variations of the simple pecan pie, a traditional Southern pie served during the holidays that combines nuts with sugar and eggs with sugar.

4. Kentucky Derby chocolate pecan pie

Kendra Nordin
The combination of pecans and chocolate chips in a pie served warm with whipped cream has secured its place in the winner's circle of desserts enjoyed on Kentucky Derby Day.

Serves 6-8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup shelled pecans (or walnuts), chopped
1 cup chocolate chips

1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell

Whipped cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl mix sugar and flour. Stir in eggs, butter, and vanilla. Add walnuts and chocolate chips and stir until combined.

Spread mixture evenly in pastry shell.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until set. The pie should be soft and chewy but not runny.

Serve warm with whipped cream.

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