Praline Pie

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Reserve 8 pecan halves for garnish.

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   Finely chop 1/2 cup of the remaining pecans.

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   Melt 1/4 cup of the margarine; pour into small bowl.

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   Add 1/4 cup of the finely chopped pecans and the shortbread crumbs; mix well.

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   Press firmly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate; set aside.

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   Melt remaining 1/4 cup margarine; pour into medium bowl.

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   Add sugar; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.

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   Add flour, egg, baking powder and vanilla; mix well.

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    Stir in remaining pecan halves.

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    Pour into crust; sprinkle with remaining finely chopped pecans.

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    Bake 18 min.

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    or until lightly browned.

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    Serve warm or chilled topped with the whipped topping and the reserved pecan halves.

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