chocolate pecan pie

Directions

1. 1
   heat oven to 350.
2. 2
   crust: mix crumbs, pecans, butter and salt in bowl until combined.
3. 3
   press over bottom and up sides of 9-inch pie plate to make firm crust.
4. 4
   bake in 350 oven 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. 5
   remove from oven.
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   filling: heat together the condensed milk and salt in heavy-bottomed, medium-size saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until bubbles just start to form around edge of pan and mixture begins to steam.
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   add cream and pecans.
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   bring to a gentle simmer.
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   remove from heat.
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    stir in chocolate until melted.
11. 11
    stir in vanilla.
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    pour into crust.
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    let cool on rack to room temperature.
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    refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until cold and firm.
15. 15
    topping: stir together oil, water and sugar in small saucepan.
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    bring to a boil.
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    add pecans; stir to coat.
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    cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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    line baking sheet with foil.
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    pour pecan mixture onto foil.
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    separate pecans using 2 forks.
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    let cool.
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    scatter over pie, and serve with whipped cream, if desired.