Description

When you can’t decide between a chocolate chip cookie and a slice of pecan pie—this Classic Kentucky Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie comes to the rescue. It’s gooey, buttery, crunchy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. With toasted pecans, pools of chocolate, and a perfectly golden crust, it delivers all the comfort of a homemade dessert with just 10 minutes of prep. Whether it’s a holiday, potluck, or cozy night in, this pie guarantees a standing ovation (and maybe a few requests for seconds).

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup granulated sugar (or half white, half light brown for deeper flavor)
½ cup all-purpose flour (use 1:1 gluten-free blend if needed)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped & lightly toasted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark for a richer taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract (or bourbon vanilla for a Kentucky twist)
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

Preheat: Set oven to 320°F (160°C). No need to pre-bake the crust.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk sugar and flour in a medium bowl until lump-free.
Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted butter and beaten eggs until smooth and glossy.
Fold In: Gently mix in pecans, chocolate chips, and vanilla until evenly combined.
Assemble: Pour into the unbaked pie shell and smooth the top.
Bake: 40–45 minutes, until golden brown with a lightly crackled top and just-set center.
Cool: Let rest at least 15 minutes before slicing for perfect, gooey slices.

Notes

Bourbon Twist: Add 2 tbsp bourbon for warmth and depth.
Double Chocolate: Replace 2 tbsp flour with cocoa powder.
Salty-Sweet: Mix in peanut butter chips & top with flaky salt.
Cranberry Walnut: Swap pecans for walnuts & chocolate for dried cranberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 430cal Per Serving
Sugar: 32g
Fat: 26g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g