MAKERS MARK CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE

MAKER'S MARK CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE 

Delicious twist to pecan pie. The Marker's Mark bourbon adds a wonderfully rich taste to the pie. YIELD: 8

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sugar

1 cup light corn syrup

1/2 cup butter or margarine

4 eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup bourbon (Maker's Mark) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup pecan pieces

1 unbaked pastry shell fitted into a 9-inch deep-dish

pie plate

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small sauce pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cool slightly. Beat eggs, bourbon, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl; gradually add sugar mixture, beating well with a wire whisk. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans; pour into pastry shell. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until set.