1 stick or 1/2 pkt. pie crust mix
2 tbsp. chopped nuts
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. brandy
1 c. pecan halves

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare pastry for 9 inch one crust pie. Stir in chopped nuts before adding water. In small mixing bowl beat eggs, sugar, salt, butter, syrup and cream. Stir in vanilla, brandy and pecans.

Pour into pastry lines pie pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or until filling is set and pastry is golden brown. Cool. Makes 10-12 servings.

Blend whipped topping into chilled pudding mixture. Spoon into cooled pie crust. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Garnish with additional whipped topping, if desired.