Shoofly Chocolate Pie

Name: Shoofly Chocolate Pie
Ingredients: Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches); 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup molasses

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups water
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup molasses

Directions

1

Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate or cast iron skillet with pastry. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Sprinkle chocolate chips into shell; set aside.
2

In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in shortening until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Add the baking soda, water, egg and molasses to remaining crumb mixture and mix well. Pour over chips. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
3

Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.