Southern Chocolate Chess Pie

This is a richly flavored version of that great Southern U.S. classic, the Chocolate Chess Pie. This is sure to top off that holiday feast...Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted ( if using margarine, not spread or tub product)
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 extra large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk ( not sweetened, condensed milk)
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 ounce German sweet chocolate, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 9 inches unbaked pie shells or 1 refrigerated ready-made pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In large bowl, combine sugar, flour, butter, and cocoa.
3. Mix well.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Add evaporated milk, corn syrup, chocolate, and vanilla.
6. Mix well.
7. If using refrigerated crust, unroll and place into pie pan.
8. Pour batter into pie shell.
9. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean.
10. Do not overbake.