German Chocolate Pecan Pie *

 1 refrigerated pie crust

5 Tbsp butter

1/2 tsp salt

2 eggs

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

2 1/2 cups pecan halves, coarsely chopped

3/4 cup sweetened flake coconut

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Place refrigerated pie crust in pie pan and crimp edges.  Preheat oven to 375.  In a large bowl, whisk eggs.  In a saucepan, whisk together butter, salt, brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat until melted and smooth.  Whisk sugar mixture into the beaten eggs.  Stir in the nuts and coconut.  Spread the chocolate chips in the pie shell.  Pour in the filling and bake until set, about 45-55 minutes.  Let the pie cool completely before slicing.  

Serves 8