Chocolate Chip Pie IV

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Pour mixture into the pie shell.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe was developed in the 1940s and is still popular today.
• Chocolate chip pie is a variation on the classic pecan pie.
• The addition of nuts to the recipe is entirely optional.