1 (9 inch) pie shell
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecans
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup milk until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla and chocolate chips.
Spread evenly into the bottom of pastry shell. Pour the pecans over the pie, then sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool before serving.