Dixie Pie

My family won't let me in the door at Christmas without this


Pie crust for 2 9-in pies, baked at 450 for 10 min
1-1/2 c raisins (in pan, cover with water, boil, set aside)
1 cup soft butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
6 eggs
2 t vanilla extract
2-4 t ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup flaked coconut
chocolate chips optional

Cream butter and sugars; add eggs one at a time; add vanilla. Drain raisins. Add to the creamed mixture the raisins, cinnamon, nuts and coconut. Mixture will appear slightly curdled - it's ok. I lightly line the pie crusts with chocolate chips before adding the pie filling. Pour filling into the two baked crusts. Bake pies at 350 for 30-35 minutes.