Jumbo Chocolate Pecan Christmas Fudge Pie

Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and 1/3 cup melted butter; firmly press on.

bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan or pie plate.

Bake at 350*F. for 6-8 minutes.

Cream 1/2 cup softened butter; gradually add brown sugar with the electric mixer at medium speed until blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the melted chocolate, instant coffee granules, vanilla, flour and chopped pecans. Pour into prepared.

crust.

Bake at 375*F. for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire.

rack.

Before serving, pipe sweetened whipped cream on each piece and drizzle.

with chocolate syrup. Garnish with cherries and/or mint if desired. Enjoy!