What is the history of fudge pie?

There are lots of versions of fudge pie, but this one is said to have originated in the South in the early 1900's.

Fudge pie is basically a brownie made in a pie pan or tin. My mother-in-law often served it without a pie crust.

How do I substitute unsweetened chocolate for cocoa?

A 1 ounce piece of unsweetened chocolate is equivalent to 3 T of cocoa. You should also remove 1 T of butter per each ounce of chocolate.

I love this easy to make fudge pie recipe. If you love gooey brownies you will adore this decadent fudge pie recipe.

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3/4 c melted unsalted butter

3/4 c packed dark brown sugar

3/4 c granulated sugar

1/3 c flour

1/2 t salt

1/3 c cocoa

1 1/2 t vanilla extract or 1 T bourbon

3 room temperature large eggs

1 c dark chocolate chips

1 c toasted pecans

1 unbaked pie crust

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Preheat oven to 350.

In large mixing bowl melt butter in microwave. Add sugars, flour, salt, cocoa, vanilla or bourbon and eggs together. Mix well.

In an unbaked pie shell, sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans over bottom of crust. Spread above filling on top.

Bake for 25-35 minutes or until center is just jiggly and the top of the pie is shiny. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream or a cold glass of milk!

Do not overbake or the pie will be dry. Better to have it gooey.