Featured in “Junt’s Dessert Contest – Christmas 2024”

Ingredients:
Cookie Base:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Filling:
1 cup Nutella (hazelnut spread)
1/2 cup candied pecans (store-bought or homemade; recipe below)
1/3 cup mini M&Ms (holiday-themed colors)
Topping:
Optional drizzle of melted white chocolate or powdered sugar glaze.

Step-by-Step Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or line with parchment paper.

To make your own Cookie Dough (alternatively, you could just use a mix):

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Press the Cookie Dough into the Pie Dish:

Take 2/3 of the cookie dough and press it into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish to form a crust.
Reserve the remaining 1/3 of the dough for topping.
Add the Nutella Filling:

Spread the Nutella evenly over the cookie crust.
Add the Mix-Ins:

Sprinkle the candied pecans and mini M&Ms evenly over the Nutella layer.
Top the Pie with Remaining Dough:

Crumble the reserved cookie dough over the top, leaving some gaps so the filling peeks through.
Bake the Pie:

Place the pie in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the cookie dough is golden brown and the center is set but slightly gooey.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
Optional Decorations:

Drizzle with melted white chocolate or a powdered sugar glaze for a festive touch.
Garnish with extra mini M&Ms or crushed pecans.
Candied Pecans Recipe:
If you’d like to make candied pecans from scratch:

In a bowl, mix 1 cup pecans, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp melted butter, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
Spread the pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until coated and fragrant.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Slice into wedges like a pie or squares for easier serving.