Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009

I have made this same recipe for years. Since I first made it, it has been required for me to bring this to Thanksgiving every year. I sometimes omit the bourbon and chop only about half the pecans. Delicious!

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JENN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2009

Great pie! The amount of bourbon is perfect. I did add the choc chips to the bottom it worked out very well. I used half brown sugar and half granulated sugar for a richer flavor - I also only used a total of 3/4 cup. Very easy, very tasty and a new family fav!

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kristinolson

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2009

This is a fantastic version of pecan pie. I did cut down a bit on the chocolate chips (used 4 oz.), since I've had the expereince of too much chocolate in a pecan pie. Also, I used the small toll house chips, which disperse better. I didn't chop the pecans. Looks much nicer if you use the halves.

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Andrea C.

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Delhi, New York, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2009

SO rich and yummy! Not sure why, but I layered the choc chips on the bottom as others suggested (gave in to peer pressure from the reviews! : ) The bourbon smell did seem strong, and I can taste it, but its not overpowering to me (if I planned to serve it when kids were present, I may scale back.) Great, easy pie!

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Kathleen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Waxhaw, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009

This was an interesting twist on a traditional favorite. When I make it again I think I'll use about 1/2 the chocolate though.

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Cafe Martin

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009

Love pecan pie - love chocolate - love Kentucky bourbon --- this is heaven!! Great recipe

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NE1canCook

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Spanish Fort, Alabama, USA

Living In: Rocklin, California, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

This pie has certified me into a mini-Martha Stewart. This pie was incredible I followed others' advice with my own twist. I put some chocolate chips on the bottom of the pie and left the rest to melt in the mixture. I used 3/4 cup dark brown sugar instead of white. I used deep dish 9" pans and still had some mixture left over which I froze and made an even better pie later. I even made smaller individual pies for a guest who was a recovering alcoholic and he loved it without the bourbon as well. I also decorated the top of the pie with whole pecans. I'm getting so many requests for this pie it's crazy. GREAT recipe!!!

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JULIARC1

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

Fantastic!!! I followed the advice of other reviewers and used slightly less sugar, and only lined the bottom of the pie with chocolate chips, but I used the full amount of bourbon, and it wasn't overpowering at all. Maybe the other reviewers were wimpier than my family! I don't bake much, but I will definitely make this one over and over!

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dorian

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009

Awesome! This has become a family favorite. I don't chop the pecans and increased the amount to 1 1/2 cups+. Also use Jack Daniels and put the chocolate chips in the bottom of the pie rather than stir them in.

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