Have you ever had a Derby Pie? If you haven’t you are in for a real pie adventure. If you have, then you know what I mean:).
I would say that this is kind of like a giant chocolate chip cookie pie that is soft and kind of gooey on the inside and crispy cookie goodness on the outside.
This is one of those recipes that was given to me by a friend who got it from a friend who got it from a friend. You know the kind, She brought it to Thanksgiving a few years back, and we all LOVED it:)!
It is an extremely rich pie that pairs well with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream. You can eat it while warm out of the oven or let it cool and firm up. 
The filling is quick and easy to make. It is thick and opaque looking when you put it in the crust.
When it cooks up, the top forms a chocolate chip cookie crust that is absolutely beautiful. Really, it is just golden goodness:)
This pie takes quite a long time in the oven, but be patient, it’s worth it:).
Kentucky Derby Pie
recipe by Tracy@ It’s a T-Sweets Day!
Ingredients—
- 1c butter
- 2c sugar
- 1c flour
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2c chocolate chips
- 2c chopped pecans
- 9″ unbaked pie shell
Directions—
Preheat oven to 350*. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, flour, eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add chocolate chips and nuts and mix until well blended. Spoon into pie crust. Bake for 1 to -1 1/2 hours or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. If it is still runny after you take it out, just pop it back in and keep cooking, it will come together. Let cool for 10 minutes or longer for a firmer texture before serving.
I hope you will give this chocolate chip cookie Derby Pie a try. It would be the perfect compliment to an Easter dinner feast! Please let me know if you do:)
It's a T-Sweets day! 
It sounds delicious. How big is a cup?
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Hi Cathy! Good question:). I went online but didn’t understand weight conversion of 8oz butte 4oz flour 250 ml liquid. The best way for me to truly be accurate would be to find a cup or mug that is about 3″ x 2 ” or 7,5cn x. 5cm. We don’t measure by weight in the States. We measure by size. I hope you have a lid or glass this size and will give it a try. It is yummy!!
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Upon re-measuring my cup, it is a 3.5″x2″ circle cup. I hope this helps:)
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Tracy this is crazy! I made this last night for dessert for my son – before I saw your post!! We call it “Tollhouse Pie” but it’s the exact same recipe! It is so good and so easy to make. We love it with a scoop of Salted Caramel Truffle ice cream!! I’m looking at the leftovers (only about 2 wedges left) wondering if it would be a horrible thing if I have it for breakfast! We love this recipe and it’s my ‘go-to’ dessert to bring to friends’ houses for dinner get togethers! 😀
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No way!!! That is hilarious:)! It is definitely that time of year I guess….oh, believe me, I did eat a piece for breakfast!!!
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I LOVE it!! It was definitely in the stars:)! Your crust sounds amazingly easy- I will have to try it out:). Enjoy your breakfast minus the ice cream. Maybe a glass of milk instead:)!
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That looks delicious, I’ve never had this kind of pie before but I think I’ll be making one soon!
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Fantastic Melissa!! Let me know how it goes:)
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I’m making it now, can’t wait to try it!
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In excited for you to try it out! Yum:)!!
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It is delicious!! I over baked it by a little but it was still so good, I’ll have to try it again sometime and be more careful with the timing. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
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Yea Melissa! Did you think an hour and a half was too long? I think I will change the recipe to check at 1 hour and it can take up to an hour and a half….did yours lose the gooey center?
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It did lose the gooey center, I think I lost track of how long it was in, and left it over 1 1/2 hours…I think checking at one hours would be good. Next time I need to set a timer.
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A timer is always a good idea:)! I am going to start a Bake along this week and I do hope you will join me… it is going to be a baking adventure:)
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It sounds like fun and since I’ve been in a baking mood, I’d love to join!
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Thank you for the link! Have a super SWEET day!!
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Does the butter have to be melted or just softened?
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Hi Danielle:)!— softened butter is best. Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the pie!
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Can this be made with no nuts?
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Hi Anita! I’m sorry this question got lost in my mail. I hope your Thanksgiving was lovely. This pie is like a big chocolate chip cookie if you don’t like nuts, give it a try. I bet it is still delicious:)❤️
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