Description
Chocolate Pie Cookies are rich, soft, and deeply chocolatey treats that capture the indulgent flavor of chocolate pie in a handheld cookie with fudgy centers and slightly crisp edges.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chocolate chunks (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Press extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Sandwich with ganache or marshmallow filling for a richer dessert.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for sweet-and-salty contrast.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft centers.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked cookies or dough portions for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
