1 c. almonds
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 unbaked 8" pie shell
1 pkg. Jello brand chocolate fudge chocolate pudding pie filling
3/4 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. chocolate chips, melted

Chop almonds and toast at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Set aside. Blend together until smooth; pie filling mix, corn syrup, milk, egg and chips. Add almonds and pour into pie shell. Bake at 375 degrees about 45 minutes or until top is firm and begins to crack. Cool at least 4 hours. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.