Spencer's Pie

I had to create an entry just for this because it was so amazing! I was so busy with work and other things that I didn't have time to make the pie I was planning on making for the Law Families Thanksgiving Dinner. I hesitantly asked Spencer if he would make it for me. He said, "Sure!" I was kind of surprised. I left the recipe on the fridge and off to work I went. I knew what time he would be getting home from school and knew when he would start to make it. I kept checking my cell phone every 5 minutes to make sure I wasn't missing calls from him in a panic on what to do or how to mix or measure this or that! Time went on and nothing. I started getting a little nervous. I didn't want to call him and make him think I didn't trust him or think he couldn't do it. So I waited. After work I quickly drove home and when I walked into the house, it was filled with the yummy smell of just baked pie. I went into the kitchen and saw this wonderful Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie. He just smiled and was SO proud of himself! The pie was a huge hit and was absolutely delicious! I am so proud of him and thankful I have such a wonderful husband that would willingly bake a pie.

Here is the recipe, for those of you interested:
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup (6 oz.) Chocolate Chips (we use the "swirl" kind)
1 cup chopped nuts (we use pecans)
Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Directions:PREHEAT oven to 325° F. BEAT eggs in large mixer bowl on high speed until foamy. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter. Stir in morsels and nuts. Spoon into pie shell. BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between edge and center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm with whipped cream.