🍪 Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
A warm, gooey dessert that combines the best of cookies and pie in one irresistible slice
✨ Introduction
If a classic chocolate chip cookie and a buttery pie had a baby, Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie would be the delicious result. Crispy around the edges, soft and gooey in the center, and loaded with melty chocolate chips, this dessert is pure comfort. It’s easy to make, requires simple pantry ingredients, and is perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or those days when you crave something sweet without too much effort.
This recipe is especially loved because it feels homemade and nostalgic, yet impressive enough to serve to guests.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cookie Pie
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate drizzle
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pie dish.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly soft.
- Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
🔥 Baking Methods
Classic Oven Method
- Produces crisp edges and a gooey center
- Best for traditional texture and flavor
Skillet Method
- Bake in a cast-iron skillet for deeper caramelization
- Serve directly from the skillet for a rustic look
Mini Cookie Pies
- Divide dough into ramekins or muffin tins
- Reduce baking time to 18–22 minutes
📜 History & Origin
Chocolate chip cookies were invented in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn. Over time, bakers began experimenting with formats—bars, cakes, and eventually cookie pies—to make sharing easier and baking faster. The cookie pie became popular in American home kitchens for its simplicity and crowd-pleasing appeal.
🧁 Formation & Texture
The melted butter and brown sugar create a chewy, fudgy interior, while the outer edges bake into a golden crust. Eggs bind the mixture, flour gives structure, and chocolate chips melt into pockets of rich sweetness throughout the pie.
❤️ Why Dessert Lovers Adore This Recipe
- One-bowl simplicity
- No dough chilling required
- Perfect balance of soft and crispy
- Customizable with toppings and mix-ins
- Feels nostalgic yet indulgent
This is the kind of dessert that brings people back for seconds—and thirds.
🍨 Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce, or enjoy it plain with a cup of coffee or milk.
🌟 Conclusion
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie is the ultimate comfort dessert—simple, rich, and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re baking for guests or treating yourself, this recipe guarantees smiles with every bite. It’s proof that sometimes, the easiest desserts are the most unforgettable.
Happy baking! 🍪🥧