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The Ultimate Viral Cracked Top Cookie Pie Recipe


  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

For anyone unfamiliar with this specific baking trend, it helps to understand what sets this treat completely apart from a standard tray of cookies. Instead of scooping out individual balls of dough onto a flat sheet, the entire batch of rich dough is pressed firmly into a single deep baking vessel, such as a traditional pie plate or a springform pan.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups (255 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (90 g) dark chocolate chunks
  • ½ cup (100 g) milk chocolate chips (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

Optional Add-Ins

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup caramel bits
  • 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows
  • Chocolate hazelnut spread for a stuffed center

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish or springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
  • Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style finish.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the top is beautifully cracked while the center remains slightly soft.
  • Let the cookie pie cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
  • Serve warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

This Viral Cracked Top Cookie Pie combines crisp golden edges with a soft, gooey center and plenty of melted chocolate. Its signature crackly top and bakery-style texture make it a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for celebrations, sharing with friends, or enjoying warm with a scoop of ice cream.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 480 kcal

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