Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Carefully roll out your pie dough and gently press into the pie plate. (Tuck it in with your fingers, making sure it is smooth. Flute or crimp the edges of the crust. No need to pre-bake the crust.)

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the dough, spreading them out into an even layer.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cocoa powder, eggs, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and melted chocolate. Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.

Step 5

Slowly pour the mixture over the pecans, making sure everything gets coated.

Step 6

Bake on the center rack for about 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pie appears barely set, depending on your oven. (See note below.)(After 30 minutes of baking, use a crust protector or cover the edges with foil, to prevent over-browning, if necessary. You can also tent a piece of foil over the entire pie if the top is browning too quickly toward the end.)

Step 7

Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 8

Serve with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings.Bourbon anyone? If you want to make Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, simply mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of bourbon into the filling.