Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie – Guest Post from Jen’s Favorite Cookies
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie is one of the best things ever! Probably because it’s like having a chocolate chip cookie in a pie crust.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Hey there! I’m Jen from Jen’s Favorite Cookies, and I’m thrilled to be chatting with all the amazing Cupcakes and Kale Chips fans today! There are a few things you should know about me. I’m a wife, and mom of three teens. I’m a dog lover and cat hater. I have never used the phrase “This is too chocolatey.” And I love cookies. I’ve even dedicated my blog to simple recipes for cookies, desserts, and snacks. But mostly cookies.
My family is always complaining that I never make the same thing twice. I make 2-3 new desserts every week, so it’s always something different and fresh. Each family member has their own idea of what they want me to make again.
My middle child has been begging for homemade banana pudding layered with chocolate sheet cake and whipped cream. He mentions it about once a week.
My husband wants me to re-create the Cherries Jubilee cookies I made for him a while back.
But me, if I was to remake my favorite dessert, what would I make? Actually, I have a list about 20 items long. Welcome to my world. But this pie definitely makes the list. It’s so awesome, with chocolate chips and pecans and pie crust!
If you are into making your own pie crust, I say go for it. I actually use this crust recipe from Emeril Lagasse to make mine. It’s totally flaky and delicious.
While I can make a really delicious pie crust, what I cannot do is make a beautiful one. I think there’s something wrong with me. I cannot make a pie crust look nice to save my life. It always looks like my 7-year-old nephew made it. Actually, he would probably do a better job than me.
Therefore, I use a frozen crust. I call for a frozen crust in the recipe, but don’t let that stop you from making a fresh homemade crust. Then fill that baby with this pecan and chocolate chip goodness and eat it warm.
Trust me!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 frozen pie crust
Instructions
- Mix butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
- Add salt and flour, and mix well.
- Fold in pecans and chips.
- Pour mixture into pie crust and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
- Let cool for 1-2 hours before slicing.
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Pam says
Could I make this with no nuts?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Yes, you can leave the nuts out.
Jayde says
Do I need to let the crust thaw out at all .
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I would check the directions on the crust you buy, as they may vary.
Laura says
I doubled the recipe. When it came to the nuts, however, I used 1c pecans for one pie; and 1c walnuts for the other. I followed the recipe but it looked it was not fully cooked through. Aah! Also, is there a need to refrigerate afterwards? Thanks
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
This was a guest post on my site, so I am not super familiar with the recipe, but I am wondering how it set up after you let it cool. Given that it’s a cookie-type filling, you probably don’t need to refrigerate if you are eating with a couple days.
Meghan says
This pie is so good. Got many compliments. I made it exactly as directed. I am making it again today! Not like a cookie texture, but more like a gooey, buttery cookie…soooo good! Thanks for the recipe.
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Thank you, Meghan. I’m so glad you enjoyed the pie recipe!
Judy Kay says
I have made this pie many, many times and it always turns out great. Took it to lots of covered dish dinners to have people tell me I should sell it. The one thing I changed for family consumption was using milk chocolate chips due to less acidity, worked fine.
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I’m so happy to hear that you like the recipe, Judy. Thank you for your comment and rating!
Debi says
I have been making this for years and it is the BEST pie ever! Actually it is one of the pies that I bake that I eat!
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I’m so glad that you love the recipe, Debi! Isn’t it wonderful when we can find recipes that we love to eat as much as we love to create? 🙂
BobbyJ says
I used this recipe this past weekend for a Kentucky Derby get-together, and it turned out great! I made only one minor change to the recipe, however. Instead of adding a full cup of granulated sugar, I mixed together a half a cup of granulated sugar and half a cup of light brown sugar to give it a bit more of a chocolate chip cookie taste. I used a traditional 9″ frozen pie crust–Walmart’s store brand–and it worked perfectly. The deep dish would have been too deep. I simply allowed the crust to thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes, pierced the bottom of the crust throughout with a fork, poured in the filling, and baked it as the recipe shows. I didn’t have any run-over or mess. Thanks for sharing! This recipe is still very helpful even three years after you first posted it.
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Bobby, your adaptions to the chocolate chip cookie pie sound absolutely delicious! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the recipe.
Joyce says
Love this pie, thanks for sharing
Brian says
Cooked as instructed, still runny after an hour. Any suggestions for cooking this at altitude?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I’m sorry, I don’t really know about high altitude baking. I’ve lived on the East Coast my whole life. Here’s some tips from Betty Crocker – http://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/baking-tips/baking-cooking-high-altitudes. It sounds like it might require more adjustments than simply changing the baking time and temperature.
Denise says
Maybe it’s the butter you are using. Try something else. It’s a GREAT pie and you will love it. Don’t give up 🙂
Haley says
Is this made in a deep dish pie crust or regular size?
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Haley, this recipe uses a regular prepared frozen pie crust.
John V. Karavitis says
There is pie crust on top too, right?
John V. Karavitis
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
No, sir. This is a one-crust pie. There isn’t a top crust.
Ann says
I got this exact recipe for Derby Pie when I lived in Louisville for graduate school over 40 years ago. It has been my family’s favorite all of these years. I thaw the deep dish crust and poke the holes with a fork then put it in the pre-heated oven for about 5-7 minutes while I am mixing it up. It is so easy to mix up I always make 2 and put one in the freezer. It freezes great. And of course it is always better served warm with vanilla ice cream. You can microwave it to warm it up if needed. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as my family has. This is one recipe that will be passed on to the future generations in our family.
Tyler says
As a note and I am not a hater… I love this pie. but the Official Kentucky Derby organization has Copyright on the title of this pie. It cannot be label Kentucky Derby pie… you can call it raceway pie, or any sort of derivative… but not that. Just FYI…
Katie says
Any feedback on whether to thaw the frozen pie crust before filling? I want to make this for the derby this weekend! Thank you!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I would follow the package instructions as all might vary.
Kaitlyn Maloney says
Hi! I’m making this today. The only way I have ever had this pie was with bourbon in the recipe. Do you have a suggestion for that?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I’m so sorry I didn’t see your question, but no, unfotunately I have not used bourbon in this recipe.
John V. Karavitis says
How much bourbon would one use? And which brand?
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
John, there is no bourbon called for in this recipe.
Greg Morgan says
What kind of choc. chips did you use, Semi-Sweet, or Milk Choc?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
These are semisweet, but you can use your favorite.
Mary says
I’m not much of a cook, but this recipe sounds to good to miss. Since the recipe calls for a frozen crust, do you fill and bake it frozen, or do you thaw the crust first?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
It probably depends on the package instructions. I can ask Jen who contributed this recipe. I have not used frozen crust.
Courtney says
Has this been answered? Planning to make for TG so need to check. Thanks!!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Please check the directions on the crust you purchase. Most say they need to be thawed, but it can vary by brand.
Melissa says
Ah! I didn’t even check. I hope the pie turns out. I just threw it in the oven straight from the freezer. Making it for Thanksgiving tomorrow!
Loren says
Getting ready to make this! Just wanted to make sure on the pie crust…do I need to pop it in the oven first or just bake with the ingredients? Thanks
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Sorry, I was out with my family. Did you figure it out? It probably depends on the package instructions, but I can ask Jen who contributed this recipe.
Katie says
This is such a throwback to childhood! My pie is in the oven right now! FYI, I think it needs a deep dish crust!! It might be good to specify since I got a regular frozen one and had to throw a pan in the oven underneath because it’s dripping the filling everywhere…
I’m sure it’ll still be delicious though…
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Oh no, I’ll make a note, thanks! Enjoy!
Katie Willingham says
Flavors were exactly right, though! A true pi(e) day success!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Yay, so glad!
Tammy says
I just made this and I am having the same issue its dripping all out of the pan, makes me so upset, I got a frozen pie shell follwed the diredtions to a T… I hope it taste good and that I can make it look presentable, will think twice before making this pie again…?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Hi Tammy. I’m so sorry this recipe didn’t work out for you. A contributor created this recipe for my site, so I don’t have personal experience with it. But perhaps the pie crust you purchased did not have the same capacity. Maybe you’d need a deep dish crust or split it between two crusts.
Laura says
Can I use a deep dish frozen pie? Do I need to double the ingredients?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I don’t think you’ll need to double the ingredients.
Christina says
Instead of vanilla I used coconut extract and for the pecans I used coconut because I don’t care for pecans and it was so delicious! My kids loved it!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Oh wow!! That sounds amazing!
Margaret says
That sounds Amazing. . .I’m not to keen on Nuts either…Thanks for the idea…How much Coconut did you use ?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
There’s no coconut in this recipe, but you can certainly try adding some.
Jennifer says
This looks amazing!!! Is this a regular pie crust or a deep dish pie crust?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
It is a regular pie crust.
Melissa says
I’ve got mine in the oven right now and a regular pie crust is overflowing. I’ve got a drip pan beneath it, but next time I will be using a deep dish!
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I’m so sorry that happened to you, Melissa. I hope you enjoy the cookie pie recipe.
angie says
What type of flour is used?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Regular all purpose flour
Kelli's Kitchen says
My husband asked me today to make him a chocolate chip cookie pie – and I knew he meant Kentucky Derby Pie – so thanks to you and Jen both for having this recipe! Pinned and making tomorrow!!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Perfect timing!
Auntiepatch says
Cat HATER?!? Really???
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I guess to each his/her own, right?! I’m allergic, so I’m not personally a huge fan either. But let’s talk about pie! 🙂
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I have the same problem with re-making things (or…more exactly…not remaking things)! This pie def. looks repeat-able, I mean….YUM!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I know! I like to keep trying new stuff too!