Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert. This warm, gooey, and irresistible treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect cookie pie is using a combination of melted butter and room temperature butter. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Fresh Mango Shrimp Summer Rolls with Tangy Dipping Sauce and Creamy Sundried Tomato Lentils Recipe for Easy Dinner.
Why This Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert Is Pure Comfort
- Warm, gooey chocolate chips in every bite
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Better than takeout and pays for itself
What You'll Need for Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- vanilla extract
- salt
- Optional: vanilla ice cream
- Optional: whipped cream
- Optional: chopped nuts
📝 Ingredient Notes
- refrigerated pie crust: You can use homemade or store-bought.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Parchment Paper — Prevents the pie crust from sticking and makes cleanup easy. → See on Amazon
- Pie Weight or Beans — Helps prevent the pie crust from bubbling up while blind baking. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert
- Prepare the pie crust: Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork and freeze for 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Bake the cookie pie: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the chilled pie crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Let cool before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert
- Pro Tip: Using a combination of melted and room temperature butter gives the cookie pie the perfect texture.
- Common mistake and fix: If the cookie pie is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
- Pro Tip: For a crisper crust, blind bake the pie crust for 10-15 minutes before adding the cookie dough.
- Pro Tip: To prevent the pie crust from shrinking, freeze it before blind baking.
Storing & Reheating Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The unbaked cookie pie can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
Freezing Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert
Freeze the unbaked cookie pie for up to 2 months. Bake as directed, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat individual slices in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a layer of peanut butter or caramel sauce before adding the cookie dough.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Make-ahead: The unbaked cookie pie can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch baking dish for a larger cookie pie.
- Troubleshooting: If the cookie pie is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
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Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Seasonings
- vanilla extract
- salt
Optional Toppings
- vanilla ice cream
- whipped cream
- chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust: Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork and freeze for 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Bake the cookie pie: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the chilled pie crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a layer of peanut butter or caramel sauce before adding the cookie dough.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Make-ahead: The unbaked cookie pie can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch baking dish for a larger cookie pie.
- Troubleshooting: If the cookie pie is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze the unbaked cookie pie for up to 2 months. Bake as directed, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
- Oven reheat: Reheat individual slices in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-10 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Make ahead: The unbaked cookie pie can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbs: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 14g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert FAQs
Yes, the unbaked cookie pie can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
This could be due to overbaking. Make sure to check the pie at the minimum baking time and adjust as needed.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer.
You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Yes, you can use a different size pie dish, but you may need to adjust the baking time.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
