M&M Chocolate Chip Pie – Gooey Candy Loaded Cookie Perfection

M&M Chocolate Chip Pie delivers a giant, gooey cookie packed with melty chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms in buttery dough. This easy 30-minute dessert serves 10-12 with crisp edges and soft, underbaked center perfect for birthdays or cravings.

Warm slices ooze candy goodness that satisfies sweet tooths every time. Customize with holiday M&Ms or add-ins for your crowd.

Why This Recipe Wins

Buttery dough bakes fast without chilling for shareable pie-sized fun. Gooey texture mimics favorite cookies but feeds a group. Pantry staples mean you bake today.​

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For topping:

• 1/2 cup M&M candies divided
• Optional add-ins: 6 mini peanut butter cups halved or Rolos

Equipment: 9-inch pie dish or oven-safe skillet greased.

Yields 10-12 slices. Prep 10 mins bake 25 mins.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch pie dish generously with butter or nonstick spray.
2. Melt butter in microwave-safe bowl 30-45 seconds until liquid. Whisk in brown sugar granulated sugar egg and vanilla until smooth glossy batter forms 1 minute.
3. Stir in flour baking soda and salt until just combined no dry streaks. Fold in chocolate chips and half the M&Ms 1/4 cup.
4. Press dough evenly into prepared dish using wet spatula for smooth top. Scatter remaining M&Ms and optional add-ins pressing lightly.
5. Bake 24-26 minutes until edges golden and center set but soft toothpick shows moist crumbs. Cool 30 minutes before slicing warm gooey perfection awaits.

Pro tip: Undercook slightly for fudgy center tent foil if top browns fast.

Expert Baking Tips

Press dough firmly for even bake chill dish 10 mins pre-bake if dough soft. High altitude reduce sugar 2 tablespoons add 1 tablespoon milk. Test doneness by gentle jiggle in center.​

Glass pie dish bakes slower add 2 minutes cast iron crisps edges beautifully.

Delicious Variations

Customize your pie with these crowd-pleasing twists:

Variation	Key Swaps/Add-Ins	Bake Adjustment	Flavor Profile
Peanut Butter Bliss	Peanut M&Ms 6 halved PB cups	+1 minute	Nutty salty crunch
Holiday Cheer	Red/green M&Ms sprinkles	None	Festive colorful pop
Chocolate Extreme	Double chocolate chips no M&Ms	+2 minutes	Ultra gooey decadence
Gluten-Free	1:1 GF flour blend	None	Same chewy delight
Loaded Deep Dish	Rolos Reese’s pieces	+1 minute	Candy explosion

Perfect Pairings

Scoop vanilla ice cream atop warm slices for melty contrast. Drizzle chocolate sauce or caramel elevates. Pairs with milk coffee or hot cocoa for dessert bliss.​

Storage and Freezing

Counter: Airtight 3 days softens next day.
Fridge: Up to 5 days M&Ms may bleed color reheat 15 seconds microwave.
Freeze: Cool completely wrap slices individually foil then freezer bag up to 3 months. Thaw overnight fridge warm slices best texture restored.

Make-ahead: Assemble freeze unbaked thaw overnight bake fresh.

Nutrition Facts Per Slice (10 servings)

350 calories 48g carbs 16g fat 4g protein 2g fiber. Values approximate based on ingredients used enjoy responsibly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bake in a skillet?
Yes 10-inch cast iron works great for rustic edges preheat skillet first.

Dough too sticky?
Wet hands or spatula chills in 5 minutes firms up perfectly.

Vegan version possible?
Swap egg for flax egg 1 tbsp ground flax 3 tbsp water use dairy-free butter/chips/M&Ms.

Smaller batch for 6?
Halve recipe use 8-inch dish bake 22-24 minutes scales perfectly.

Why gooey center?
Undercooking preserves moisture like bakery cookies bake longer for cakier texture.

Nut allergies?
Omit PB cups use plain M&Ms or sprinkles nut-free win.

Overbaked mine how to fix?
Drizzle condensed milk before serving restores moisture.

High altitude tweaks?
Reduce sugar 2 tbsp increase flour 2 tbsp bake 325°F.

Can I add nuts?
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts fold with chips crunchy bonus.

No pie dish substitute?
8×8 square pan springform or muffin tins for minis bake 18-20 mins.

M&Ms sink how to prevent?
Layer half in dough top half prevents sinking freeze M&Ms first.

Drop your questions or tweaks in comments below!

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This M&M Chocolate Chip Pie brings gooey candy-loaded joy to every bite. Pin your slices rate the stars and share how you customized yours. Perfect for sharing or devouring solo.

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