1. Heat oven to 325°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.

2. In large bowl, beat corn syrup, sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and eggs with whisk. Stir in pecans and 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Spread evenly in crust-lined plate. Cover crust edge with pie shield ring or strips of foil to prevent excessive browning.

3. Bake 30 minutes. Remove pie shield ring or foil; bake 15 to 25 minutes longer or until pie is deep golden brown and filling is set. Cool 15 minutes.

4. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/4 cup chocolate chips and the shortening uncovered on High 1 minute; stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over top of pie. Serve warm or cool. Garnish with whipped cream. Store in refrigerator.

To make the Sweetened Whipped Cream:

In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until mixture begins to thicken. Gradually increase speed to high and beat just until soft peaks form. To make 1 cup whipped cream, use 1/2 cup whipping cream and 4 teaspoons sugar.

Sweet Success Tips
Flavor the whipped cream with a little brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
If you like dark chocolate, substitute dark chocolate chips for the semisweet chips.