The Ultimate Caramel Chocolate Pecan Pie

The Ultimate Caramel Chocolate Pecan Pie
 
 CRUST
 2 cups of finely chopped pecans
 1/4 cup of sugar
 1/4 cup of Parkay Margarine; melted
 FILLING
 one 14 ounce of  Kraft caramels (48)
 1/4 cup of milk
 1 cup of chopped pecans
 1 package of Semi-sweet chocolate
 1/3 cup of milk
 1 3/8 cups of powdered sugar
 1/2 teaspoon  of vanilla

Instructions:

CRUST: Heat oven to 350ºF. Mix pecans, sugar, and margarine. Press onto bottom and sides of 9 inch pie plate. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. FILLING: Melt caramels with 1/4 cup milk in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour over crust; sprinkle with pecans. Stir chocolate, 1/3 cup milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla in heavy saucepan over very low heat just until melted. Pour over caramel pecan filling spreading to edges of pie. Refrigerate. Serve with sweetened whipped cream if desired.

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