1. 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate, crimping the edges as desired to add a festive touch.

1. 1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined, creating a rich base for your brownie pie.

1. 1. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is thoroughly mixed together.

1. 1. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter for those delicious melty pockets of chocolate.

1. 1. Pour into Crust: Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly to prepare for baking.

1. 1. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly gooey—a perfect balance of texture.

1. 1. Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive look and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal per slice | Servings: 8 slices