Mother's Turtles Pie

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour and melted butter until blended.
3. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
4. Spread mixture in the bottom of an unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
5. In a small bowl, combine condensed milk and vanilla extract. Pour over the pecan mixture.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This pie is often called "Turtle Pie" because it resembles the shape of a turtle.
• The topping is similar to a caramel sauce, but without the need to make a caramel sauce.
• The combination of pecans and chocolate makes this pie a sweet and nutty treat.