SOUTHERN FUDGE PIE

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Step 2

Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, over low heat, cook butter and chocolate.

Step 4

Stirring often until melted (then take off heat).

Step 5

Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric or stand mixer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Gradually add sugar, beating until blended.

Step 7

Then gradually add chocolate mixture.

Step 8

Then add flour and vanilla extract, beating until blended.

Step 9

If you're using a stand mixer, it's important that you continually scrape down the sides so everything mixes evenly.

Step 10

Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Step 11

Pour into pie plate.

Step 12

Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes.

Step 13

The center should be firm when finished.

Step 14

Let pie cool.

Step 15

Then slice and serve with ice cream, chocolate syrup and remaining chopped pecans.