Southern Fudge Pie

Southern Fudge Pie 3/4 cup salted butter 3 1 oz unsweetened chocolate squares 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped pecans divided use Toppings: vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. In a small saucepan, over low heat, cook butter and chocolate. Stirring often until melted (then take off heat). Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric or stand mixer for 5 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until blended. Then gradually add chocolate mixture. Then add flour and vanilla extract, beating until blended. If you're using a stand mixer, it's important that you continually scrape down the sides so everything mixes evenly. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Pour into pie plate. Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes. The center should be firm when finished. Let pie cool. Then slice and serve with ice cream, chocolate syrup and remaining chopped pecans.