German Chocolate Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Beat in the eggs.
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add to the egg mixture, and mix until just blended.
4. Stir in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
5. Pour into the unbaked pie crust.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the top is set and the crust is golden brown.
7. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• German Chocolate Pecan Pie was first created in the 1950s.
• It is a variant of the traditional pecan pie.
• It is named after the German’s Sweet Chocolate, a type of baking chocolate.
• It is a popular dessert in the United States.