Instructions: The famous cookies, created by accident years ago at a New England inn called The Toll House, have become a sweet American institution and have spawned any number of equally chocolate- spangled treats. Naturally the folks at Nestl6 , who purchased the Toll House name and made it famous, feel they own the chocolate chip franchise, and among the many variations on the theme they have developed, this blondie/cookie pie stands out.

*If using frozen pie shell, use deep dish style; thaw completely. Place on cookie sheet; increase baking time to 70 minutes.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In large mixer bowl, beat eggs at high speed 5 minutes, until foamy. Add flour, sugar and brown sugar; beat until well blended. Blend in melted butter. Stir in NESTLE Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels and walnuts. Pour into pie shell. Bake 1 hour or until knife inserted halfway between edge and center comes out clean, and top is golden brown. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

MAKES 8 servings

GILDING THE LILY: Despite the long association of walnuts and chocolate chips, I really prefer this pie when its made with pecans. By way of accompan-iment, ice cream is good, but coffee ice cream is better.

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