This is one of those recipes that in my opinion, everyone needs in their repertoire (oh, automatic spell-check, how I love thee). It’s super fast to put together, chances are you have everything on hand already, and it’s a knock-it-out-of-the-ballpark for both kids and adults. This is my go-to dessert when I’m taking someone dinner after they’ve had a baby, or moved in to a new house, or just need some happiness on their doorstep. I also love that if you cheat and buy pie crusts, they come in 2-packs and it’s really easy to double so you can eat one and share one, or make 2 for a crowd. I’m sharing it today because it’s a perfect family Valentine’s Day treat!Also, in case you haven’t gathered, it’s like a hot mess of cookie dough in a pie crust. With ice cream on top. Can’t go wrong there. (If this is all seeming familiar, I did at one point make a bite-sized version, very similar to this). And now I’m thinking Pie in a Jar. Why haven’t I tried that before?!
This is about 10 times easier than making chocolate chip cookies. And chocolate chip cookies aren’t even hard! Start by beating a couple of eggs for about a minute.
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Add in some sugar (both brown and white, because let’s face it, 2 sugars are better than one) and a little flour.
When those are nice and smooth, mix in some butter. It’s important that your butter is soft. Not melted, but not sort-of soft. Just normal soft. Thoroughly soft. You could stir it with a spoon soft. You want it to blend right in to the mixture.
Once that’s smooth (seriously we’re only at about 1.5 minutes here) add in chocolate chips and some toasted nuts.
“Wait Sara, I hate nuts! My kids are allergic to nuts! I am morally opposed to nuts!” Good for you. Leave them out. We’re talking about gooey cookie dough-ish deliciousness here. Good with or without nuts people.
See that right there? That’s the point in which you dunk your finger in. I mean, a spoon. Whatever.
Pop that mixture into your pie crust. I’m lazy and bought mine at the store. Don’t tell Kate.
I keep disposable pie pans on hand just for this very recipe. You never know when you’ll need to take someone a cookie pie.
Bake it in the oven for about an hour.
I know what you’re thinking, not super impressive. Just wait. You will take one whiff and want to immediately dig a spoon into it. Don’t do it! First of all it’s not one of those desserts that you can totally pick the top off of and have no one notice (um…no I’ve never done that. Why would you assume such things??) More importantly, it really does need time to set up. It’s fantastic warm, but not piping hot. It will actually fall apart if you try to serve it too hot. So stick it on a cooling rack and be patient. Go write a letter, count to one thousand, or lock yourself in the bathroom and try to french braid your own hair.
It actually tastes quite different when it’s warm vs. completely cooled. When it’s warm, it melts the ice cream and it’s like eating a big bowl of half baked ooey-gooey cookie dough.
Exhibit A:
When it’s cooled you can pick up the slices like a cookie. It’s chewy and soft, with bits of crunchy, and sort of like an amazing bar cookie.
Exhibit B:
So. Good. Both ways. I actually think it tastes much less rich when it’s cool. Now go eat a cookie pie.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust homemade or store-bought.
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 C flour
- 1/2 C white granulated sugar
- 1/2 C packed brown sugar
- 3/4 C real butter softened (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1 C chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark works best, you might find milk too sweet
- 1 C chopped pecans you are welcome to make it without nuts
- Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream for serving (a must! I prefer ice cream)
- Optional: chocolate sauce honestly, doesn't really need chocolate sauce, but it looks pretty!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Beat eggs in large mixer bowl on high speed until foamy. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter. Stir in morsels and nuts. Spoon into pie shell.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between edge and center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack or serve slightly warmed. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- *There have been several comments about pies turning out runny. First and foremost, follow the instructions, completely (no margarine or anything from a tub!) I've made a million of these and never had that happen so I honestly have no idea. The recipe is correct as written, it comes straight from Nestle! The only thing I can think of is that altitude might be a factor. One reader suggested adding 2 Tbs of flour if you're at a high altitude. If anyone finds that solves their problem, let me know!
Questions & Reviews
That pie looks so decadent and good!
Evil. Absolute evil. And, yet I bookmark it for future reference…
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I can't wait for this! My husband and I are on Weight Watchers, but we are allowing ourselves this one evening to indulge. I can't wait for this chocolate deliciousness!
Chocolate heaven. Thanks for sharing!
As soon as I read this post I went an gathered the ingredients and made it! It was so easy and turned out great!
Cassidy- the gooey factor doesn't come from the eggs, it's the fact that it has very little flour. So it's not that it's under-baked, it's the proportions. It bakes for an hour so that is *plenty* long to make sure eggs are cooked. Does that make sense?
This looks delicious, but I'm wondering about the gooey-ness of it. I have an egg allergy and can't eat things like gooey brownies because the egg isn't baked enough. If I bake this longer to bake the egg more, will it not be as yummy?
Love the commentary- hilarious.I think I WILL try to braid my own hair whilst this is cooling, on Sunday,mmmmm……can I wait till Sunday?
I used to have this at a childhood friends house and have always wanted the recipe! Thanks so much for sharing. I can't wait to make it…. oh the memories… I hope its as delicious as I remember… because oh… I remember heaven! 🙂
I love you! If I wasn't married with a 2 year old, I would marry your blog.
You out did yourself! This is devine 🙂
This is one of our favorite family recipies. You can prepare the entire thing, cook it, allow it to cool, then wrap it in tin foil and then put it in a large ziplok and freeze for MONTHS! Take it out the night before a big event for no hassle dessert yum!!
I have been looking for something exactly like this. My husbands hates cakes, but loves chocolate chip cookies, so this will be perfect for his birthday! Thanks for sharing this recipe, I can't wait to try it out!
I don't even know you and I LOVE YOU! I love the way you write, like I am your friend hanging out in your kitchen and we are conversing about this…
You are so cute (I didn't see I picture, I can just tell) 😉
I want to be your friend and visit…but I live in Nevada. oh well. I wanted you to know.
and I love the cookie pie! who wouldn't, right?!
-Angelina
"You never know when you'll need to take someone a cookie pie,"…this is why I love you.
Where has this been all my life?
It's cookie. It's pie. It's fabulous.
Kristan
Cookbook Queen
P.S. I know people sometimes leave comments that say "oh, I'll have to make this!!" and you think they don't mean it, but I really DO mean it when I say, "oh, I'll have to make this!!"
Wow! I couldn't wait until Valentine's Day! I had to make it tonight and it was AMAZING! Thanks so much!
I just had to follow up. Craving won. I don't think there was ever a choice. First off, I found a way to soften butter quickly here http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/tip_how_to_soften_butter_quickly/ and it worked really well. I didn't use a pie crust and it still turned out yummy. I also didn't have chocolate chips but peanut butter chips. I love it. Hubby does too. Thank you!
I already know that my kids have a new favorite. Me? I am speechless.
Just baked them and waiting for it to be done so I can inhale it!
I read this earlier today. Tonight I'm craving something sweet and this recipe popped in my mind. I immediately took the butter out of the fridge to soften (why does it have to take so dang long???) and then I take another look at the recipe. 1 hour to cook? Noooo!! And a pie crust… I want to be lazy and I don't even have a frozen one. So we'll see what happens without a pie crust. Now we'll see if my craving wins or the fact that it's already 8:47pm….
Do you think these would work as a mini-pie in the little glass canning jars??
Oh my goodness! That looks absolutely scrumptious and right up hubby's and kids' alley! So perfect for a Valentine's Day dessert! Just printed out the recipe and can't wait to make it!
OH YUMMMMM. I will be making this very soon!
Sugar is usually not my weakness but I think if I have one bite of this it will be shortly! Looks delish cannot wait to make it!
WOW! I wish I had some of this right now, looks amazing!
I'm sitting here salivating. I love, love, love cookie dough and can't wait to try this.
Looks fantastic I can't wait to try it.
O to the M to the G. ridiculous goodness.
I'm totally putting toffee bits and walnuts and chocolate chips in mine. I might not share… well maybe I'll make a second one to share. And maybe a mint double chocolate cookie version. Or white chocolate chips with macadamia nuts. oooh the possibilities! Thanks for the inspiration!
Those look delicious, I think maybe I'll try making the mini version so I can incorporate it into my WW plan.