Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Ingredients

• Pie crust - 1, store-bought or homemade
• Chocolate chips - 1 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1
• Brown sugar - 1/2 cup, packed
• Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
• Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• All - purpose flour - 1 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
8. Pour the cookie dough into the pie crust and spread it evenly.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
10. Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream.