- 1 (9 inch) pie shell
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter flavored shortening
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, mix together flour and brown sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture for topping the pie.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, molasses, cold water, and remaining crumb mixture. Mix thoroughly. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to molasses mixture. Mix well.
- Spread chocolate chips across bottom of pastry-lined pie pan. Pour filling over chocolate chips. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until filling is set.