Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup chocolate chips
– 1 1/2 cups Nutella
#### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven**:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or a similar-sized baking dish.
2. **Cream Butter and Sugars**:
– In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. **Add Egg and Vanilla**:
– Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. **Prepare Dry Ingredients**:
– In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. **Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures**:
– Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
6. **Fold in Chocolate Chips**:
– Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. **Create Crust**:
– Press two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the greased pie dish to create a crust. Save the remaining dough for later.
8. **Prepare Nutella Filling**:
– In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the Nutella for about 30 seconds until softened and easy to spread.
9. **Spread Nutella**:
– Spread a thick layer of the softened Nutella evenly over the cookie dough crust.
10. **Top with Remaining Dough**:
– Crumble the remaining one-third of the cookie dough over the Nutella filling, covering it completely.
11. **Bake**:
– Bake the cookie pie in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set.
12. **Cool**:
– Allow the pie to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
13. **Optional Drizzle**:
– Once cooled slightly, drizzle more Nutella on top for extra decadence if desired.
14. **Serve**:
– Serve slices of the Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie warm or at room temperature, and dive into that delicious, chocolatey goodness!