Chocolate Chess Pie

For all the chocolate and chess pie lovers out there…this one’s FOR YOU!  Like the lemon chess pie recipe I posted a few months ago, you probably have all the ingredients in your fridge and pantry.  So, get out your whisk, a bowl and a couple of measuring cups & spoons cause there no special equipment needed!  I think this is perfect timing for Valentine’s Day!  Big Sweetie agrees…..

Chocolate Chess Pie

For all the chocolate and chess pie lovers out there…this one’s FOR YOU!

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Course: Dessert, Pie

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 8

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust for a 9" pie pan
• 1 1/2 cups regular sugar
• 3 1/2 tablespoons good powered cocoa
• 1/2 cup melted butter - 1 stick
• 5 oz evaporated milk
• 2 eggs , beaten
• 1 teaspoon good vanilla
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Mix together sugar, cocoa and melted butter with a whisk.
• Add evaporated milk, eggs and vanilla.
• If using, add pecans.
• Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake for 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for 30-35 minutes.