Description
Sweet Valentine’s Day Cookie Pie blends irresistible chocolate chip cookie dough with a luscious pie crust, creating a romantic dessert perfect for sharing. Rich chocolate and buttery layers melt together, promising pure indulgence for you and your special someone.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 2 egg yolks
Candy and Add-ins:
- 1 cup Valentines Day candies (e.g., M&Ms or candy hearts)
- 1/2 cup mini heart-shaped peanut butter cups
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and positioning the rack in the center.
- Protect the 9-inch pie dish with parchment paper and a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth sugar base by whisking melted butter with light brown and granulated sugars until fully integrated.
- Incorporate eggs individually, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Separately combine flour, cornstarch, and salt, creating a dry ingredient mixture.
- Gradually merge dry ingredients into wet mixture, folding gently until a uniform cookie dough forms.
- Distribute half of the Valentine’s Day candies and heart-shaped peanut butter cups into the dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared pan, pressing evenly to create a consistent layer.
- Artfully arrange remaining candies and peanut butter cups across the surface, lightly pressing them into the dough.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden brown edges and a slightly soft center.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize the structure.
- Complete cooling on a wire rack to maintain optimal texture.
- Slice into wedges and serve, optionally accompanied by a scoop of ice cream for decadent enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap out peanut butter cups with dark chocolate chunks for a richer flavor profile that adults will love.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and use whole wheat flour to make the recipe slightly healthier without compromising taste.
- Customize candies based on dietary needs – use dairy-free chocolate, gluten-free baking mix, or vegan alternatives to make the cookie pie inclusive.
- Achieve perfect texture by using room temperature eggs and ensuring butter is fully incorporated, which helps create a consistent, creamy cookie base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg