Kate threw me for a loop on Friday when she posted Pizzookies instead of the pizza that was on our calender. You see I already had planned this chocolate chip cookie-ish treat for today. So I quickly scrambled through my files to see if I had any other posts all ready to go. Why? Because it would be weird to post two warm, gooey, individual sized chocolate chip cookie-ish treats in a row, right?? You’re all saying no in your heads, aren’t you? Me too. And that’s the moment I realized that I was vastly underestimating the caliber of our readers. If there’s one thing Our Best Bites fans can handle, it’s MORE COOKIES! Am I right or am I right? I say let’s bring it on!
I saw a recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie on Your Home Based Mom’s Blog and had to make it. It’s nearly identical to Nestle’s Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Pie, which I’ve always wanted to try. So I made it a few months ago for a friend who just had a baby (conclusion: chocolate chip cookie pie = super yum). While it was in the oven I started thinking that since it was probably really sweet and really rich, it would also probably be really good in a bite-sized version. I started playing around with it and I think I was right! Scratch that- I was totally right. The recipe works out perfectly to make 24 mini cookie pie bites. These little things are not only completely adorable, but SO good and super addicting. Warm out of the oven they’re so soft and gooey, but the great thing is that they’re still super soft even the next day. So this is the perfect thing to make ahead of time for a party, shower (of the baby or wedding sort, don’t actually eat them in the shower, that’s weird) or just for eating at home. You can even warm them up if you want when you’re ready to serve them. My little boys loved these too because they’re just their size.
You could also switch it up and use butterscotch chips, or peanut butter chips. Next time I’m going to try it with chopped peanuts and white chocolate chips. You really can’t go wrong. I mean, cookie dough + pie. Why didn’t I think of this??
1/2 C butter (that’s 1 stick), melted and cooled
1 C sugar
1/2 C flour
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1 C chopped pecans, toasted (are you a nut hater? Just leave ’em out)
1 C mini chocolate chips*
9″ unbaked pie shell (I just use store-bought, but you could make your own)
mini muffin pan
*if you’re using another flavor of chips that doesn’t come in mini, give them a rough chop so they will distribute evenly
Preheat oven to 350.
Batter: In a bowl combine the butter, sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla. When combined stir in chocolate chips and toasted nuts. Wow, so hard, right? That’s your filling, set aside.
Crust: Right out of the box the pie crust is way too thick, so bust out a rolling pin and lightly dust your surface. I rolled mine out to approximately 13-14″. Look at my pictures and eyeball it. Just remember you want it pretty thin, and it will expand while cooking. You will need to cut out some circles and then re-roll the pie crust.
A 2.75″ circle fit my mini muffin pans perfectly. So use a cookie cutter, or grab a cup from your cupboard. Chances are you have one that’s the perfect size!
Then take your little dough circles and press them into the mini muffin pan.
Place one Tablespoon of batter in each one. Look how cute they are already!
Pop the pan in the oven for about 20-25 minutes. (although you may want to check them around 15 minutes as someone in the comments mentioned there’s were done in less than 20) The tops get this awesome crinkly crust on top- that’s how you can tell they’re done! Just lightly golden brown too.
When they’re cool enough to handle, they should pop right out of the pan. If you need to, take a sharp knife and run it around each one to help them out.
The best part is the inside. Warm flaky crust, oozing melted chocolate, sweet gooey doughy stuff, and a hint of toasted nuts…
Serioulsy, yum.
Can’t…stop…eating…
This is after they’ve cooled completely. Notice how it sets up, but you can still tell how soft it is inside.
That’s all folks. Hope y’all (that’s for Kate) are having a fantastic Monday- tell us how your day is going- and then go make a treat!
Gooey Cookie Pie Bites
from OurBestBites.com
1/2 C butter (that’s 1 stick), melted and cooled
1 C sugar
1/2 C flour
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1 C chopped pecans, toasted
1 C mini chocolate chips (if you’re using another flavor of chips that doesn’t come in mini,give them a rough chop so they will distribute evenly)
9″ unbaked pie shell (I use store-bought, but you can make your own if you want)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a bowl combine the butter, sugars, flour, eggs, and vanilla. When combined stir in chocolate chips and toasted nuts. Set aside.
Right out of the box the pie crust is way too thick. Lightly flour your rolling surface and roll out crust so it’s about 13-14″ in diameter. (See pictures on blog for example). Just remember you want it pretty thin, and it will expand while cooking. You will need to cut out some circles and then re-roll the pie crust.
A 2.75″ circle fit my mini muffin pans perfectly. So use a cookie cutter, or grab a cup from your cupboard. Chances are you have one that’s the perfect size!
Mix all ingredients and pour into pie shells. Bake 20-25 minutes. The tops will get crinkly and golden brown. Let cool for a minute and they should pop right out of the pan.
Oh well, the only thing I can do is make them again. And again, and again until I get them right. Because I’m dedicated, and I’ll do what it takes.
Thanks!
hmmm elesa, I wondered what happened…the dough should be more of a batter like in my pictures. Did you melt your butter? The only thing I can think of is that maybe you accidentally added more flour than it called for? That’s really weird!
Your pictures are so awesome. I made these yesterday and they DID NOT turn out. My batter was too thick, so it was a lot more of a dough, and all my little pie bites fell so that they were not pretty in the least. They still tasted good of course, but i want them to be pretty! I’m sure i followed the recipe right. Any idea what might have gone wrong?
Yum–bite size is great too! I made these over the weekend while we had company (so didn’t have many leftover–and hubby was asking me to make more!). My pan must be a bit smaller or my oven cooks fast or something…but mine were almost overdone at 20 min.
YUM!
These were sooooo good! Sinfully good! Thanks for sharing, we loved them!
wow! these look amazing! gooey is always good in my books!
Hello! Stopping by from SITS and I am in LOVE with this recipe! I am the Cookie Girl and must make these sinful treats. YummmmmY!
Those look great, as with pie, you don’t have to mess with cutting or eating utensils when you want some, love it!
Wow, those look really tasty!
Wow, what a cool idea for a cookie! Er, pie!
OMG, yummers!
Oh, can I say YUM!!!! Those look delicious! Thanks for sharing! I will be back to visit your blog many more times! 🙂 Lana
Hello! I am here from Today’s Creative Blog….congrats! Your blog is wonderful and I will be visiting often…but before I leave…I am off to drool over your yummy recipes! Thanks for sharing.
Smiles ~ Ramona
Oh my! Yum! ::drooling::
I am going to have to try those!
I just hopped over from Today’s Creative Blog, and I am IN LOVE with your site!
Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Love,
Taryn
Found you over at “Todays Creative Blog” and I have to agree with Kim when she said “OH DEAR MOTHER OF PEARL”!!! Your site is FABULOUS!!
I make chocolate chip cookie pie at least every Thanksgiving–and sometimes other times too! I hadn’t ever thought to do mini-size! Genius! I’m not a nut fan…but you can hardly taste the nuts in this pie. And last year I added shredded coconut to the pie–so good!!
I am wiping the drool off my computer screen. Toll House pie is my all-time favorite dessert so the idea of making it bite sized is diabolical!!! Thank you for your evil geniusness!!!!!
I say bring it on! I’m making these too! Geez, I’m gonna be as big as a house!
Not too long ago I was a 0/2 and had abs. 🙁 I was so proud to be a mommy of 3 with a flat tummy! Oh, well! 🙂
~ingrid
Y.U.M.
Need I say more?
Love, love the idea of cookie pie bites!! Can’t wait to try them!!
Thanks for sharing!
Those look AMAZING. Yum!
Sorry for the loop-throwing! The last time I’d checked the calendar you were posting something else. Ah, well, no one can complain about too many chocolate chip goodies! 🙂
Anyway, those look awesome! I’ve never been convinced to try the chocolate chip pie before, but now I think I am…
My husband makes the toll house pie every year for Thanksgiving, passed down from his mom and these look just like little miniature toll house pies. What a great idea!
Sara brought this pie to me when I had my baby and it was fabulous!! The mini bites are a great idea too! I can’t wait to make them!
Oooo. . . Flaky pie crust marries gooey cookies – how ingenius!
Your pictures are heavenly. . .
I have to make these. What a great idea!
Wow! What a unique(and delicious looking) creation! Thanks for sharing =)
I’ve been waiting for these ones, lol. Ever since you posted them on FB. I almost e-mailed you the other day to find out when they’d be here. I’m excited to try them.
Kara m.
I made the pizzookies and they were incredible! My husband (who is always a little hesitant with the “junk food” had two helpings). It was a great Friday night treat. These look just as good; you have now supplied me with another Friday night treat. Your site is wonderful!